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.