Thailand ordered three ex US Navy P-3As in 1989 for coastal surveillance and transport duties. It wasn't until 1995 that the aircraft arrived after being modified to suit the Navy's requirements. Two were re-designated at P-3Ts when they entered service and a third was delivered as a UP-3T, however, this was modified to a VP-3T standard which this aircraft is, with seats installed and retaining a limited SENTAC station to perform surveillance duties. A further two P-3A examples also came to Thailand for use as spares, these never entered service. This 1206 is former US Navy 152184.

Taken in the summer of 1981, date not logged at the time, estimate given. Aircraft taxiing for runway 31 departure.