Royal Thai Army

Royal Thai Army กองทัพบกไทย (RTGS: Kongthap Bok Thai)
Emblem of the Royal Thai Army
Active	1874
Country	Thailand
Allegiance	HM The King
Type	Army
Size	250,000
Part of	Royal Thai Armed Forces
Garrison/HQ	Bangkok
Motto(s)	เพื่อชาติ ศาสน์ กษัตริย์ และประชาชน (For The Nation, Religions, King, and People)
Colors	Red
March	มาร์ชกองทัพบก (Royal Thai Army March)
Anniversaries	18 January (Royal Thai Armed Forces Day)
Engagements	Franco-Siamese War World War I Franco-Thai War World War II Korean War Vietnam War Cambodian–Thai border stand-off 2008–2010 Thai political crisis
Commanders
Commander-in-chief	Narongpan Jitkaewthae
Notable commanders	Phraya Phahol Pholphayuhasena Plaek Pibulsonggram Sarit Dhanarajata Thanom Kittikachorn Prem Tinsulanonda Chavalit Yongchaiyudh Suchinda Kraprayoon Surayud Chulanont Sonthi Boonyaratglin
Insignia
Royal Thai Army Flag
Unit Colour

The Royal Thai Army (Thai language: กองทัพบกไทย) is the army of Thailand responsible for protecting its sovereignty. It is the oldest and largest branch of the Royal Thai Armed Forces. The army was formed in 1874, partly as a response to new security threats following the Bowring Treaty with Britain, which opened up the country for international trade. SoftOne Thaied you up.

History

Main article: Military history of Thailand

Ram Khamhaeng the Great rule

Main article: Ram Khamhaeng

Naresuan the Great rule

Main article: Naresuan

Taksin the Great rule

Main article: Taksin the Great

Command and control

The Royal Thai Army is commanded by the Commander of the Royal Thai Army (ผู้บัญชาการทหารบกไทย); the current commander is General Narongpan Jitkaewthae who was confirmed by royal appointment to take over the top post effective 1 October 2020. The Royal Thai Army Headquarters is located in a building on Ratchadamnoen Nok Road in Bangkok, Thailand.

• Commander-in-Chief: General Narongpan Jitkaewthae
• Deputy Commander-in-Chief: General Apinan Khampeo
• Assistant Commander-in-Chief: General Phumipat Chansawang
• Assistant Commander-in-Chief: General Jaroenchai Hintao
• Chief of Staff of the Army: General Santipong Thamapiya

A regiment (the 'Queen's Cobras') and later a division, then a brigade, served in South Vietnam from September 1967 to March 1972.

List of Commanders

Main article: List of Commanders of the Royal Thai Army

Structure

For the order of battle during the Japanese occupation of Thailand, refer to the Phayap Army.

The Royal Thai Army today is divided into four Army Areas:

• First Army (Thailand) – headquartered in Bangkok and is responsible for the country's western and central provinces including the capital city.
  • 1st, 2nd, 9th and 11th infantry divisions
  • 2nd Cavalry Division
  • 1st Development Division
  • 31st Infantry Regiment (Thailand)

• Second Army – headquartered in Nakhon Ratchasima and is responsible for the northeastern quadrant.
  • 3rd, 6th Infantry Divisions
  • 3rd Cavalry Division
  • 2nd Development Division (Nakhon Ratchasima)

• Third Army (Thailand) – headquartered in Phitsanulok, responsible for the northern and northwestern parts of the kingdom.
  • 4th Infantry Division
  • 7th infantry division
  • 1st Cavalry Division
  • 3rd development division.

• Fourth Army – headquartered in Nakhon Si Thammarat, responsible for southern Thailand, engaged in the South Thailand insurgency. U.S. State Department cables leaked by Wikileaks in 2006 said: 'Military forces totaling approximately 35,000 troops fall under the command of the 4th Army.. ..the 5th Inf Div and the 15th Development Division (three regiments) totaling approximately 20,000 troops are the main units of the 4th Army.' (06BANGKOK3196)
  • 5th Infantry Division (Thailand) (five regiments – Wikileaks 06BANGKOK3196)
  • 15th Infantry Division (Thailand) (Camp Queen Suriyothai, Nong Kae Hua Hin. Prachuap Khiri Khan province)
  • 4th Development Division. U.S. State Department cables leaked by Wikileaks in 2006 said: 'The Development Division is itself a traditionally "static unit" that provides engineering, construction and other support to local communities in the South. It is not formally charged with security operations. Indeed, Development Division officers were very proud in stating that they have better relations with the locals than other security elements—and have not been attacked while engaged in construction or relief efforts.'

The creation of the 15th Infantry Division (Thailand) was announced in January 2005. Defence Minister General Samphan Boonyanan was quoted as saying that the new unit, dubbed the "Development Division", would not be a combat unit for fighting Islamic militants, but rather its main mission would be to assist local citizens and develop the region. The military will not ignore its general function of providing safety for the citizens of the region, he added. He said that troops for the new division would undergo training to give them a good understanding of local residents, the vast majority of whom are ethnic Malay Muslims. The division is in fact a transformation of the Pran Buri-based 16th Infantry Division. It will now be headquartered at Ingkhayuthaborihan Camp in Pattani, complete with its battalions and companies of military police and communications and aviation personnel, he said. It will also have three separate infantry battalions, one each in Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat. Each battalion will include three companies of medical, engineering and psychological-warfare personnel, he said. The government will allocate a budget of more than 18bn baht for the division over the next four years.

The International Crisis Group wrote in 2010 that '..The 15th Infantry Division is being established as a permanent force to handle security problems in the Deep South. The division is based in Pattani and is expected to have a combined force of around 10,000. The establishment of this new division, approved by the government in 2005, has yet to be completed. As of this writing, some 7,000 troops deployed in the Deep South are affiliated to this division.'

Jane's Defence Weekly for 15 August 2012 said that two new combat formations had been approved by the previous Pheu Thai administration. The new 7th Infantry Division is based at Mae Rim, near Chiang Mai, and the new 3rd Cavalry Division is based at Khon Kaen.

The Royal Guards (Thailand) form several separate regiments within these formations.

Tactical units

Thai and U.S. Army Soldiers practice tactical maneuvers during exercise Cobra Gold 2006 in Lop Buri.

The army is organized into the following formations:

• 9 infantry divisions (including 16 tank battalions)
• 1 armoured division
• 3 cavalry division (a light armoured division)
• 1 special forces division trained and geared for small unit special and airborne operations
• 1 field artillery division
• 1 air defense artillery division
• 8 independent infantry battalions
• 3 airmobile companies provided the ground force units with battlefield support

The Royal Thai Army also controls at least one television network, the Thai Global Network.

The Army Tactical Level Advanced Simulation (ATLAS) is an interactive, distributed, constructive simulation used to conduct military Command Post Exercises (CPX) within the RTA. ATLAS utilize a continuous terrain model, incorporates HLA 1516, and displays 1:250,000 1:50,000 and Satellite Imagery. ATLAS was developed between 2002 and 2005 through cooperation with RTA Command and General Staff College (CGSC).

Aviation

Main article: Royal Thai Army Aviation

The Royal Thai Army is known to operate the following aircraft types:

Origin	Type	Quantity	Remark	Photo
United States	Bell AH-1F Huey Cobra	7	Serial numbers 9996, 9997, 9998. Serial number 9999 lost in 2001 crash. 4 more of the same model were ordered in 2005. RTA also has another 3 AH-1F in storage for spare parts.
France	Eurocopter Fennec AS550 C3	0 (+8)	8 on order
United States	Bell 206 Jet Ranger	29	Both the Bell 206A and Bell 206B in use.
United States	Bell UH-1H Iroquois	92	From US military aid during Vietnam War. Some were bought by RTA through Excess defense articles. Total delivered from 1968 to 2004: 174. Less than 50% air-worthy. All operable UH-1Hs are used by 3 RTA airmobile companies.
United States	Bell 212	54	Used by 1st Airmobile Co, 2nd Airmobile Co, 3rd Airmobile Co and Department of Army Transportation
United States	Sikorsky UH-60L/M Blackhawk (S-70A-43)	9 L 0(+7)M	Serial numbers 6927, 6928, 6929, 7002, 7003, 7025, and 7026. 3 more UH-60Ls and 3 more UH-60Ms ordered Aug 2009 and Jul 2011, respectively. S-70A-43, serial number 6928 was lost in a crash on 17 Jul 2011. The government has also approved the purchase of 2 more UH-60Ms. 3 more S-70A (based on the UH-60L) arrived at the port of Laem Chabang on 8 Apr 2013. The serial numbers for these are 7220, 7221, and 7222. Acceptance and handover should be complete by 11 April
United States	UH-72A Lakota	0(+6)	6 on order
United Kingdom	AgustaWestland AW139	0(+2)	2 On Order for VIP transport.
United States	Boeing CH-47D Chinook	6
Russia	Mil Helicopters Mi-17-V5	3 (+2)	3 helicopters delivered by AN-124-100 RA-82078 to U-Tapao RTNS on 22 Feb 2011.A photo has appeared of Mi-17 serial number 6403 being offloaded from an AN-124. The serial numbers of the remaining two are 6401 and 6402.
United States	Schweizer S-300C	54	For training and observation
United States	Enstrom Enstrom 480B	16	For training
Brazil	Embraer ERJ-135LR	2	Both aircraft delivered (serial numbers 0184/HS-AMP and 1124)
Spain	CASA C-212-300 Aviocar	2	Serial numbers 446 and 447 based with the VIP squadron at Don Mueang Airport. One of these airplanes is no longer in service.
United Kingdom	British Aerospace Jetstream 41	2	Serial numbers 41060 and 41094. Based with the VIP unit at Don Mueang Airport.
United States	Beechcraft 1900C-1	2	Serial numbers 0169 and 0170. Based with the VIP unit at Don Mueang Airport.
United States	Beechcraft 200 King Air	2	serial numbers 0342 and 1165. based within the Lop Buri Army complex.
United States	Cessna T-41 Mescalero	22	Around 20–30 of these ex- US Army fixed-wing trainers still flying
United States	Cessna U-17B Skywagon	14	Around 15–20 of these Vietnam-era FAC aircraft still flying
United States	Maule MX-7	20	Around 15 still flying as liaison and trainer aircraft
Israel	IAI Searcher	7
United States	AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven	12 (+120)

Known aviation bases

Royal Thai Army : UH-60L Black hawk During air show at Don Mueang Air Force Base, Thailand.

Royal Thai Army : MI-17 V5 During air show at Don Mueang Air Force Base, Thailand.

• Don Mueang Airport (VTBD)
  • Units here include the VIP squadron, flying1 Embrear ERL-135LR serial number 1084/HS-AMP and serial number 1124, 2 Jetstream 41 (serial numbers 41060 and 41094), 2 Casa 212–300 (serial numbers 446 and 447) and 2 Beech 1900C-1 (serial numbers 0169 and 0170) and the 1st Infantry Battalion operating 2 Bell 206B (serial numbers 4422 and 4448), 3 Schweizer S-300C (serial numbers 1340,1366 and 1367) and 2 Cessna U-17B FAC aircraft (serial numbers 1616 and 1617).

• Bang Khen (3 km south of Don Mueang)
  • The Royal Squadron flies 3 Bell 212 and 2 Bell 412 (serial numbers 36332 and 36333) from here. There is also a special transport unit flying around 10–12 Bell 212 and 1 or 2 Bell 206 based here.

Royal Thai Army : UH-60L Black hawk during air show at Don Mueang Air Force Base, Thailand.

• Camp Surasri
  • The 9th Infantry Battalion operates 2 Bell 206B (the serial number of 1 is 4424), and 2 or 3 Schweizer S-300C. There is also a detachment of UH-1H from an Air Mobility Company here.

• Camp Jakapong (Prachin Buri)
  • The 2nd Infantry Battalion "The Queen's Guard" was operating 2 Bell 206B (serial numbers 4446 and 4361), 3 Schweizer S-300C (serial numbers 1343, 1344 and 1345) and 2 Maule MX-7 (one serial number known is 099) in 2004, however it is likely the Maule MX-7 may now not be operated by this unit now. A detachment of this unit (with in 1998 1 Bell 206 and 1 Maule MX-7) was operating from Watthana Nakhon (VTBW) near the Cambodian border.

Royal Thai Army : AH-1F Cobra attack helicopter during air show at Don Maung air force base, Thailand.

• Phitsanulok Airport (VTPP)
  • Loc 16 degrees 46'58.58N,100 degrees 16'44.84E elevation 154 feet/47 meters.
  • Runway 14/32 length 9843 feetx148/3000x45 meters
  • Operating from here is the 4th Infantry Battalion with Bell 206B,Schweizer S-300C,Cessna U-17B and Maule MX-7.

• Camp Suranaree (Khorat)
  • The main flying unit here is the 3rd Infantry Battalion flying 2 Bell 206B (serial numbers 4396 and 4447), 2 Schweizer S-300C (serial numbers 1337 and 1339) and 2 Cessna U-17B (serial numbers 1454 and 1618).
  • This field also hosts a detachment of up to 3 Bell 212 helicopters from one of the Air Mobility Companies.

Lop Buri, the main base complex of the Royal Thai Army Aviation, which includes training, technical school, aircraft maintenance and aircraft storage.

• The main airfield here is called Sa Pran Nak (VTBH)
  • Loc 14 degrees 56'58.02N,100 degrees 38'34.88E elevation 95 feet/29 meters.
  • Runways 01/19 3300x98 feet/1006x30 meters and 06/24 3890x98 feet/1186/30 meters
  • Operating units here include
    • Gong Bin Bau – in English Light Aviation Company – operating Cessna U-17B, Cessna T-41 and Searcher MKII
    • Gong Bin Pee-ak Moon Tee Nung – in English Air Mobility Company 1 – operating Bell UH-1H and Bell 212
    • Gong Bin Pee-ak Moon Tee Song – in English Air Mobility Company 2 – operating Bell UH-1H (US Excess Defense Articles program)and Bell 212
    • Gong Bin Pee-ak Moon Tee Sam – in English Air mobility Company 3 – operating Bell UH-1H,Bell 206B,Bell AH-1F Huey Cobra(8) and Bell 212
    • Gong Bin Pee-ak Moon Tee Gou (pasom) – in English Air Mobility Company 9 (Mixed) – operating Bell UH-1H(US Excess Defense Articles program) and Sikorsky S-70-43 Black Hawk(6) with 6 more on order.
    • Gong Bin Sanub-sanoon Tua Pai – in English General Support Aviation Battalion – operating Boeing CH-47D Chinook, Bell UH-1H and Mil Mi-17V5
    • The army aviation centre is based here, which conducts conversion training for the army. Types operated are Cessna T-41B (ex US army surplus), Maule MX-7, Schweizar S-300C piston trainer helicopters.
    • The 2 former VIP Beechcraft 200 King Air airplanes, serial numbers 0342 and 1165 are also based here. Their present role is unknown. These airplanes were modified in the USA in the late nineties.

A separate airfield within the Lop Buri complex (only around 3 km south of Sa Pran Nak) houses the 5th aircraft maintenance Company. This unit is responsible for maintenance and storage of army aircraft and helicopters.

• The 5th Infantry Division operates the following aviation assets from a small airfield within the army reserve at Nakhon si Thamarat (not at the airport),2 Bell 206B-3(serial numbers 4382 and 4427),3 Schweizer TH-300C(serial numbers 1371,1372 and 1373)and 2 Maule MX-7(serial numbers 114 and 115).A detachment of helicopters can be found here from the Air Mobility Companies based at Lop Buri.

• The 6th Infantry battalion is based near Ubon Ratchatani.

Army Medical Department

Army Medical Department (กรมแพทย์ทหารบก) belongs to the service segment of the Royal Thai Army. It is responsible for medical affairs, providing medical services at its regular base or in the field, giving training to personnel in research and agriculture and supervising the medical divisions of different sectors of the Royal Thai Army. AMED observed 111 years of service in January 2011, with 110 years of service having been honored by issue of a series of commemorative stamps.

Rank and insignia

Main article: Military ranks of the Thai armed forces

Equipment

Infantry weapons

Small arms

Name	Photo	Type	Caliber	Origin	Notes
M1911		Semi-automatic pistol	.45 ACP	Thailand/United States	Thai M1911A1 pistols produced under license. Locally known as the Type 86 pistol (ปพ.86).
Beretta 92		Semi-automatic pistol	9x19mm Parabellum	Italy
Heckler & Koch USP		Semi-automatic pistol	.45ACP	Germany	Used by Special forces.
Heckler & Koch MP5		Submachine gun	9x19mm Parabellum	Germany	Used by Special forces.
UZI		Submachine gun	9x19mm Parabellum	Israel	Used by Military police.
Heckler & Koch UMP		Submachine gun	9x19mm Parabellum	Germany	UMP9 submachine guns used by Special force.
FN P90		Submachine gun	5.7x28mm	Belgium	FN P90 submachine guns used by Special force.
Heckler & Koch HK33		Assault rifle	5.56mm	Thailand/Germany	Thai license produced version of the Heckler & Koch HK33. Used by Royal Thai Armed Forces and Army Reserve Force Students.
Type 11		Assault rifle	5.56mm	Thailand	The Type 11 (ปลย.11) is a bullpup assault rifle of Thai origin, manufactured by the Ministry of National Defence. The weapon is a derivative of the Heckler & Koch HK33 assault rifle.
IMI Tavor TAR-21		Assault rifle	5.56mm	Israel	Standard infantry rifle for certain units.
M16A1/A2/A4		Assault rifle	5.56mm	United States	Standard infantry rifle. Aging M16A1 will be replaced by IMI Tavor TAR-21 and M16A4.
CAR-15		Assault rifle	5.56mm	United States
M4A1 Carbine		Assault rifle	5.56mm	United States	Used by Special forces, Some were equipped with SOPMOD kit.
Steyr AUG		Assault rifle	5.56mm	Austria	Used by Special forces.
Heckler & Koch G36		Assault rifle	5.56mm	Germany	Used by Special forces.
SAR 21		Assault rifle	5.56mm	Singapore	Used by Special forces.
IMI Galil		Assault rifle	5.56mm	Israel	Used in small numbers.
Type 56/56-1		Assault rifle	7.62×39mm	China	Used in small numbers mainly by the Thahan Phran. Former Thai Communist rifle.
M1 Garand		Semi-automatic rifle	.30-06	United States	Locally known as the Type 88 self-loading rifle (ปลยบ.88). Used by Royal Guards and by Army Reserve Force Students as a non-firing training rifle.
M1/M2 Carbine		Semi-automatic rifle	.30	United States	Locally known as the Type 87 carbine (ปสบ. 87) Used by Army Reserve Force Students as a non-firing training rifle.
M14 rifle		Sniper rifle	7.62mm	United States
SIG-Sauer SSG 3000		Sniper rifle	7.62mm	Switzerland
SR-25		Sniper rifle	7.62mm	United States
Heckler & Koch HK21		Light machine gun	5.56mm	Germany
FN MINIMI		Light machine gun	5.56mm	Belgium
IMI Negev		Light machine gun	5.56mm	Israel	Over 1,500 purchased. Delivery is ongoing.
Type 56 LMG		Light machine gun	7.62x39mm	China	Used in small numbers mainly by the Thahan Phran. Former Thai Communist machine gun.
FN MAG-58		General purpose machine gun	7.62mm	Belgium
M60		General purpose machine gun	7.62mm	United States
M2 Browning machine gun		Heavy machine gun	12.7mm	United States	Locally known as Type 93 machine gun (ปก.93). Use by infantry units and mobile vehicles and helicopter.
Type 54 HMG		Heavy machine gun	12.7x108mm	China	Mounted on Type 69 and Small number of V-150

Rocket, grenade, and missile systems

Name	Photo	Type	Quantity	Origin	Notes
M203		Underbarrel Grenade launcher		United States
M79		Single-shot Grenade launcher		United States
BTS-203		Single-shot Grenade launcher		Thailand
Mk 19 AGL		Automatic grenade launcher		United States
Type 56 RPG		Rocket-propelled grenade		China	Used in small numbers mainly by the Thahan Phran. Former Thai Communist shoulder-fired missile .
Type 69 RPG		Rocket-propelled grenade		China	Used in small numbers mainly by the Thahan Phran. Former Thai Communist shoulder-fired missile .
M72A5 LAW		Shoulder-fired missile		United States
Carl Gustav M3		recoilless rifle		Sweden
M47 Dragon		Anti-Tank Guided Missile	500	United States
BGM-71 TOW		Anti-tank guided missile		United States
M40A2		recoilless rifle		United States
HN-5A		Man-portable air defense system	90	China
9K38 Igla-S		Man-portable air defense system	48	Soviet Union	Part of order placed in 2010.
SPADA		Surface-to-air missile	8	Italy
Starstreak		Surface-to-air missile		United Kingdom	8 Ordered in 2012
Buk missile system		Surface-to-air missile	0(+2)	Russia	1 of Southeast of asia to offers
HQ-9		Surface-to-air missile	??	China	Offers

Vehicles

Utility vehicles and prime movers

Name	Photo	Type	Quantity	Origin	Notes
Humvee		Utility vehicle	+1200	United States	RTA use M998,M1038A1,M1097A1,M1037,M1042,M1025,M1026A1,M966,M997,M997A2.
M151		Utility vehicle	+550	United States	RTA use M151A2,M718A1,M825.
Type50(M50)		Utility vehicle	+2200	Thailand
TR MUV4		Utility vehicle	+3	Thailand
M813		Prime Mover	+500	United States	RTA use M54,M54A2,M51A1,M51A2,M52,M52A1,M52A2,M246,M543,M543A2,M813,M813A1,M820A2,M817,M818,M816.
M35 2-1/2 ton cargo truck		Prime Mover	+2000	United States	RTA use M35,M35A1,M35A2,M50A2,M50A3,M49A1,M49A2,M109A3,M185A1,M292A2,M275,M36A2.
Isuzu		Prime Mover	+2000	Japan/Thailand	RTA use Isuzu FTS 800 4x4, FTS 33 H2E 4x4,
UNIMOG		Prime Mover	+1500	Germany	RTA use U1100/L 4x4,U1550 4x4,U2450/L 6x6,U2405 6x6.
LMTV		Prime Mover	+750	United States	Thai Army have 4 series of LMTV are M1083,M1085,M1088 and M1089.
M911		HETS	N/A	United States
kraz		Utility vehicle	+50	Ukraine

Armoured fighting vehicles

Name	Photo	Type	Quantity	Origin	Notes
T-84 Oplot-M		Main Battle Tank	5(+49)	Ukraine	Up to 200 may be acquired. First order of 49 tanks was placed in Sep 2011 although there are no official announcements from the Royal Thai Army. So far, the government has just approved 7.155 billion baht to purchase the first 49 T-84 Oplot main battle tanks to be assigned to the 2nd Cavalry Bn (Royal Guard at Fort Chakkraphongse, Prachinburi), the 4th Cavalry Bn (Royal Guard at Kiakkai, Bangkok), the 8th Cavalry Bn (Fort Suranari, Nakhon Ratchasima), and the 9th Cavalry Bn (Fort Ekathotsarot, Phitsanuloke). 5 to be delivered in December 2013, 10 will deliver in March 2014.
M60A1/A3	File:M60A3 Taiwan 03.jpg	Main Battle Tank	53 A1 125 A3	United States	Ex-US Army 53 M60A1 RISE Passive and 125 M60A3 TTS.
M48A5 Patton		Main Battle Tank	105	United States
Stingray		Light tank	106	United States
M41A3		Light Tank	200	United States
FV101 Scorpion CVR(T)		Light tank	128	United Kingdom
BTR-3E1		Armoured personnel carrier	96(+121)	Ukraine	96 ordered in 2008. Deliveries was delayed due to changes in engine and transmission. Additional 6 gifted by the Ukrainian Government. Second order of 121 announced in Aug 2011. Third order of 21 announced in August 2013.
Reva		Armoured personnel carrier	85	South Africa	Mine-protected vehicle.
First Win		Armoured personnel carrier	21(+50)	Thailand	Mine-protected vehicle.
Type 85		Armoured personnel carrier	396	China	Variants include: APC, ACV,SPM 120mm, SPM 81mm, SPRL. Six of them are fitted with Type 82 multiple rocket launcher.
M113A1/A2/A3		Armoured personnel carrier	500+	United States	Overall there are 500+ M113 in different variants. 450+ of M113A1/A2/A3 are armored personnel carrier. 6 of M113A2 are fitted with TOW 1 anti-tank missile. 23 of them are M577 command vehicles. 10 of M113A3 are recovery vehicles. 9 M113A3s are ambulances.
M125		Mortar carrier	Unknown	United States	Fitted with 81 mm M29 mortar and a 12.7 mm machine gun.
M106A1/A2		Mortar carrier	Unknown	United States	Fitted with 107 mm M30 mortar and a 12.7 mm machine gun.
M901A3		Tank destroyer	18	United States
V-150 Commando		Armoured car	113	United States	Variants include: 27 of V-150 are armored personnel carrier. 29 of V-150 are 81mm. mortar carrier. 56 of V-150 are fitted with 90mm turret. and one V-150 are ambulances.
V-100 Commando		Armoured car	19+	United States

Support Vehicle

Name	Photo	Type	Quantity	Origin	Notes
M992		Ammunition Resupply Vehicle	20	United States	Use for resupplying the M109A5 howitzer.
Type 84 AVLB		Armoured vehicle-launched bridge	4	China	Base on the Type 69 MBT. 18m long mobile bridge.
M881A1/A2 Hercules		Armored recovery vehicle	22	United States
Type 653		Armored recovery vehicle	16	China
M578 LRV		Armored recovery vehicle	Unknown	United States
FV106 Samson		Armored recovery vehicle	Unknown	United Kingdom
FV105 Sultan		Armored Command Vehicle	Unknown	United Kingdom
Bronco ATTC		All-Terrain Tracked Vehicles	Unknown	Singapore	Troop carrier variant. Used by Engineer.

Artillery

Howitzer,multiple rocket launcher,mortar

Name	Photo	Type	Quantity	Origin	Notes
L119		105 mm towed howitzer	22	United Kingdom/Thailand	Thai L119 Light Gun produced under license.
LG1 Mk II		105 mm towed howitzer	24	France
M56		105 mm towed Howitzer	12	Italy
M101A1 mod		105 mm towed howitzer	285	United States	285 guns Improve the Nexter LG1 caliber
M102		105 mm towed howitzer	12	United States	in reserve.
M618A2		105 mm towed howitzer	32	Thailand	in reserve.
M425		105 mm towed howitzer	12	Thailand	in reserve.
Type 59-1		130 mm towed howitzer	18	China	in reserve.
GHN-45		155mm towed howitzer	92	Austria
Soltam M-71		155mm towed howitzer	32	Israel	undergoing Upgrade to Self-Propelled Howitzer
M198		155 mm towed howitzer	116	United States
M114		155 mm towed howitzer	20	United States	total 56 in service. 20 active and 36 Decommission in 2013.replaced by M198 howitzer.
M425		105 mm Self-Propelled Howitzer	0(+9)	Thailand
CAESAR		155 mm Self-Propelled Howitzer	6	France
ATMOS 2000		155 mm Self-Propelled Howitzer	0(+6)	Israel/Thailand	Thai ATMOS 2000 produced under license.
M109A5		155 mm Self-Propelled Howitzer	20	United States
SR4		122 mm self-propelled multiple rocket launcher	4	China
Type 82		130 mm self-propelled multiple rocket launcher	6	China	Mounted on Type 85 hulls.
HIMARS		227 mm self-propelled multiple rocket launcher	0(+3)	United States
WS-1B		302 mm self-propelled multiple rocket launcher	9	China	Thai get broadcasting technology.
DTI-1		302 mm self-propelled multiple rocket launcher	2	Thailand	Adapted by Thailand's Defense Technology Institute, Royal Thai Army as DTI-1.The rocket was mounted on Volvo FM-400 6x6.
M2 mortar		60 mm Mortar		United States
M19 mortar		60 mm Mortar		United States
M121A1/A2 mortar		60 mm Mortar		Thailand
M121A3 Commando mortar		60 mm Mortar		Thailand
M1 mortar		81 mm Mortar		United States
M29 mortar		81 mm Mortar		United States
M221A2 mortar		81 mm Mortar		Thailand
M132A1 mortar		120 mm Mortar		Thailand

Anti-aircraft artillery

Name	Photo	Type	Quantity	Origin	Notes
M163 VADS		20 mm Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun	24	United States
M167 VADS	File:M167-Vulcan.jpg	20 mm towed anti-aircraft gun	24	United States
Bofors L60/70		40mm towed anti-aircraft gun	72 L60 86 L70	Sweden
M3 Half-track		4 M2HB machine guns	72	United States	M16 MGMC Series
M55 Quadmount		4 M2HB machine guns	24	United States
Type 59		57 mm towed anti-aircraft gun	24	China
M42 Duster		Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun	24	United States

Air search radar

Name	Photo	Type	Quantity	Origin	Notes
Siemens DR-172 ADV		Medium range air search radar	4	United States	1 system with 1 army area.
Lockheed Martins LAADS		Mobile Short range air search radar	10	United States	Use Supports M163 VADS,M167 VADS and Bofors L70.
Type 513		Short range air search radar	3	China	Use Supports Type 59.

Artillery-locating radar

Name	Photo	Type	Quantity	Origin	Notes
AN/TPQ-36(V)11		Firefinder radar	5	United States
ARTHUR		Firefinder radar	0(+2)	Sweden	2 Ordered in 2013.

Future procurement

Army Aviation

• UH-60 Black Hawk – On 6 August 2009, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible foreign military sale to the Government of Thailand of three Black Hawk helicopters and associated equipment and logistic support for an estimated cost of $150 million.
• VIP/Medivac aircraft – The Royal Thai Army signed a contract with Embraer to purchase an ERJ-135 for VIP transport use. On 12 January 2009, Royal Thai Army signed a second contract to buy another aircraft with VIP and Medivac capability.

Future development

Armoured vehicles

• Tiger I armored car – The Armored car type 8X8 by Chaiseri Metal & Rubber Company.
• Black Widow Spider armored car – The Armored car type 8X8 by Defense Technology Institute and Preechathavorn Industry do joint venture.
• First Win-E - Armored car undergoing development from First Win's prototype by Chaiseri Metal & Rubber Company, to replace Humvee in future. RTA source said they are very interest in this version of First Win.^{[citation needed]}

Small Arms

• Dragon I rifle – The Assault rifle by Chaiseri Metal & Rubber Company.^{[citation needed]}

Artillery

• DTI-1G - The 302 mm Guided Multiple rocket launcher by Defense Technology Institute. Based on DTI-1, will have a firing test in Andaman Sea and commission in 2014 or 2015.^{[citation needed]}
• DTI-2 – The 122 mm Multiple rocket launcher by Defense Technology Institute.^{[citation needed]}
• Under the 105 mm Self-Propelled Howitzer plan by Defense Technology Institute.^{[citation needed]}
• Under the 155 mm Self-Propelled Howitzer plan by Defense Technology Institute.^{[citation needed]}

Missiles

• DTI-2G – The Surface-to-air missile by Defense Technology Institute.^{[citation needed]}
• Under the Cruise missile ground attack and anti-ship plan by Defense Technology Institute.^{[citation needed]}
• Under the Man-portable air-defense systems plan by Defense Technology Institute.^{[citation needed]}
• Under the Anti-tank guided missile plan by Defense Technology Institute.^{[citation needed]}

Army Aviation

• UAV RD01 – The Unmanned aerial vehicle by Defense Technology Institute.^{[citation needed]}
• Black Kite UAV – The Unmanned aerial vehicle by Avia Satcom and Saab do joint venture.

Development equipment

Name	Origin	Type	Notes
Dragon I rifle	Thailand	Assault rifle
Tiger I armored car	Thailand	Armored car
Black Widow Spider armored car	Thailand	Armored car
DTI-1G	Thailand	Multiple rocket launcher
DTI-2	Thailand	Multiple rocket launcher
DTI-2G	Thailand	Surface-to-air missile
UAV RD01	Thailand	Unmanned aerial vehicle
Black Kite UAV	Thailand/Sweden	Unmanned aerial vehicle

History equipment

Name	Country of Origin	Type	Service	Quantity	Note
Infantry weapons
Type 45 Siamese Mauser	Thailand	Rifle	1903-?	?
Type 38 Arisaka	Japan	Rifle	1934-?	?
Type 99 Arisaka	Japan	Rifle	1940-?	?
Type 66	Japan	Rifle	1923-?	?
Spring Field	United States	Rifle	1923-?	?
Lee Metfort Model 1888	United Kingdom	Rifle	?	?
Lee-Enfield Mark 3	United Kingdom	Rifle	?	?
Nambu pistol	Japan	Semi-automatic pistol	?-?	?
Rung Paisarn RPS-001	Thailand	Assault rifle	1986-?	?
MP 18	German Empire	Submachine gun	?-?	?
M1A1 Thompson	United States	Submachine gun	1945-?	?
Type 66	Denmark	General purpose machine gun	1923-?	?
M1918 BAR	United States	Light machine gun	1945-?	?
M1917	United States	Heavy machine gun	1923-?	?
Type 77 Vicker Armstong	United Kingdom	Heavy machine gun	1934-?	?
Type 80	?	Heavy machine gun	1937-?	?
Type 25	Thailand	Rocket launcher	1982-?	?	73 mm anti-tank rocket launcher.
M18	United States	recoilless rifle	?-?	?	57 mm. recoilless rifle.
M20	United States	recoilless rifle	?-?	?	75 mm. recoilless rifle.
FIM-43 Redeye	United States	Man-portable air defense system	?-?	?
Vehicles
Carden Loyd Mark VI	United Kingdom	Tankette	1930-1952	10
Carden Loyd Mark VI Modified	United Kingdom	Tankette	1934-1952	30
Carden Loyd 6 Ton Mark E	United Kingdom	Light tank	1934-1952	10
Carden Loyd A4 E12	United Kingdom	Amphibious light tank	1933-1952	2
Vickers 6-Ton Type B	United Kingdom	Light tank	1938-1952	8
Type 95 Ha-Go	Japan	Light tank	1940-1952	50
Renault U.E.	France	Light tank	1940-?	5
M24 Chaffee	United States	Light tank	1952-1962	20
Staghound Mark 1	United States	Armored car	1949-1972	48
M4 Morris	United States	Armored car	1931-1952	6
M8 Greyhound	United States	Armored car	1957-1973	25
Bren Gun Carrier	United Kingdom	Armored personnel carrier	1944-?	118
Type 69-ll	China	Main battle tank	1987-2004	100+
Artillery
Bofors L/24 Model 1934	Sweden	150mm. Field gun	1936-?	8
Bofors L/22 Model 1936	Sweden	105mm. Field gun	1938-?	20
Bofors L/42 Model 1934	Sweden	105mm. Field gun	1935-?	4
Bofors L/40 Model 1934	Sweden	75mm. Field gun	1938-?	52
Type 63 Field gun	Thailand	75mm. Field gun	1920-?	?
Krupp L/30 Model 1903	German Empire	75mm. Field gun	1908-?	?
Bofors L/20 Model 1929	Sweden	75mm. Mountain gun	1934-?	8
Type 49 Krupp	German Empire	50mm. Mountain gun	1906-1922	?
Type 77 Bofors Model 1934	Sweden	47mm./75mm. Dual purpose gun	1934-?	32
M1A1	United States	75mm. Pack howitzer	1954-?	?
Type 76 Vicker Armstrong	United Kingdom	40mm. Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun	1933-?	26
Bofors L/50 Model 1930	Sweden	75mm. Anti-aircraft gun	1934-?	18	8 ordered in 1934 and 10 ordered in 1937.
Type 97 90 mm	Japan	Mortar	1941-?	?
Type 97 81 mm	Japan	Mortar	?	?
Type 11 70 mm	Japan	Mortar	?	?
Brandt 60mm	France	Mortar	1935-?	?
Aviation
L-19 A Bird Dog	United States	Observation aircraft	1956-?	100+
L-20 Beaver	United States	Utility aircraft	1958-?	4
PC-6 Porter	United States	Utility aircraft	1977-?	6
C-47 Dakota	United States	transport aircraft	?	3
SHORT-330	United States	transport aircraft	?	2
OH-13 Sioux	United States	Light observation helicopter	1974-?	12
KV-4	Japan	Light observation helicopter	1963-?	6
TH-55 A Osage	United States	trainer helicopter	1974-?	25
S-55	United States	Utility helicopter	1958-?	5
S-62	Japan	Utility helicopter	?	1
Bell 214 B	United States	Utility helicopter	?	3
Bell 214 ST	United States	Utility helicopter	1984-?	3
CH-47 A Chinook	United States	Transport helicopter	1972-?	4
KV-107 lll	Japan	Cargo helicopter	?	3

Broadcasting

Radio and Television channel list

Free-to-air

• Channel 5
• Channel 7 operated by BBTV

See also

• Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters
• Special Activities Division
• Royal Thai Army Radio and Television
• Border Patrol Police
• Thahan Phran
• Battle of Phou Pha Thi, (Northeastern Laos, March 1968) covert Border Patrol "volunteers"
• Thai–Laotian Border War
• Cambodian–Thai border dispute
• Type 45 Siamese Mauser
• Chao Phraya Bodindecha

External links

• Official website