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Special Forces Of Thailand
Royal Thai Army Royal Thai Army Special Warfare Command also known as Royal Thai Army Special Forces * Special Warfare Center ** Special Warfare School *** Basic Training Course *** Ranger Training Center *** Airborne Training Center *** Special Force Training Center *** Psychological Operations Training Course * 1st Special Forces Division ** 1st Special Forces Regiment (Airborne) *** 1st Special Forces Battalion (Airborne) *** 2nd Special Forces Battalion (Airborne) ** 2nd Special Forces Regiment (Airborne) *** 1st Special Forces Battalion (Airborne) *** 2nd Special Forces Battalion (Airborne) ** 3rd Special Forces Regiment King's Guard (Airborne) *** Special Operation Battalion King's Guard also known as Task Force 90 *** Ranger Battalion King's Guard also known as Royal Thai Army Ranger **** 1st Ranger Company, Ranger Battalion, King's Guard **** 2nd Ranger Company, Ranger Battalion, King's Guard **** 3rd Ranger Company, Ranger Battalion, King's Guard ** 4th Special Forces ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royal Thai Army
The Royal Thai Army or RTA ( th, กองทัพบกไทย; ) is the army of Thailand and the oldest and largest branch of the Royal Thai Armed Forces. History Origin The Royal Thai Army is responsible for protecting the kingdom's sovereignty. The army was formed in 1874, partly as a response to new security threats following the 1855 Bowring Treaty with Britain, which opened the country for international trade. Current In modern era, the army has a long history of coups d'état and coup attempts. Its leadership continues to see coup-making as one role of the army. On 22 May 2014 the army deposed the government, appointed military officers to the national assembly, and on 21 August 2014 they elected the army's Commander in Chief, General Prayut Chan-o-cha, as prime minister. The general retired October 2014 to concentrate on political reform which he said would take at least a year, following which he promised national elections would be held. The existence of an i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RTMC Reconnaissance Battalion
The Reconnaissance Battalion or RECON ( th, กองพันลาดตระเวน กองพลนาวิกโยธิน) is a elite reconnaissance battalion in the Royal Thai Marine Corps. It falls under the command of the Royal Thai Marine Division. Considered to be the most powerful combat unit of the Royal Thai Marine in 3D combat contain of land, water, air as a Marines special operations forces. History On February 24, 1942, the Navy established "Marine Regiment" is directly at the Sattahip Naval Station. The rate of organization consists of a division which consists of an artillery company, 2 infantry battalions, 1 and 2 marines with 2 battalions, 1 small artillery and a heavy machine gun. In addition, there is another support force. The company used reconnaissance horses. The Engineer Company Squadron was commissioned by the military commander, Kham Hiran (rank at that time) as the commander in 1955. After the Indochina-France dispute was completed, the N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naresuan 261 Counter-Terrorism Unit
Sub-Division 3, Border Patrol Police Aerial Reinforcement Unit ( th, กองกำกับการ 3 กองบังคับการสนับสนุนทางอากาศ) also known as Special Operation Unit Naresuan 261 ( th, หน่วยปฏิบัติการพิเศษ นเรศวร 261), Naresuan 261 ( th, นเรศวร 261) is a tier 1 special operations unit of The Border Patrol Police, Royal Thai Police (RTP). History Special Operations Unit "Naresuan 261" was set up in 1983, Buddhist year 2526, by a Thai cabinet resolution. The resolution, dated 1 February 2526 (1983), was a major policy decision designed to provide a force for counter-terrorism efforts. It was named in honor of King Naresuan the Great. The Royal Thai Police were given orders to set up training for a special division to accomplish these goals. The unit was founded in 1984, Buddhist year 2527, and placed under the control and responsibility of the Thai Bord ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Border Patrol Police
The Border Patrol Police ( th, ตำรวจตระเวนชายแดน); (BPP) is a Thai paramilitary police under the jurisdiction of the Royal Thai Police, responsible for border security and counterinsurgency. History The Thai Border Patrol Police was organized in 1951 with assistance from the United States Central Intelligence Agency. Although technically part of the Royal Thai Police (RTP), the BPP has always enjoyed a great deal of autonomy within the national headquarters as well as in its field operations. The royal family was a principal patron of the organization. This traditional relationship benefited both the palace and its paramilitary protectors. In the past, many BPP commanders were former army officers. Nowadays, all BPP officers and commanders only have police background. Organization National Organization *Headquarters Border Patrol Police Bureau **General Staff Division *Special Training Division *Support Division * Police Aerial Reinforcement U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Special Branch Bureau
The Special Branch Bureau or SBB () is a Law enforcement agency under the Royal Thai Police Headquarters. Special Branch Bureau has major security functions to the king, queen and all the royal family along with the action on the intelligence of the person or group that acts as a threat to national security. The agency was established on 17 November 1932 (Thai solar calendar year 2475) by Royal Decree of His Majesty King Prajadhipok's by the advise of The House of Representatives. As a result, the department is divided into four divisions. Sometimes referred to by critics as the "political police", it is responsible for controlling subversive activities and serves as the Thai Police's major intelligence organization, as well as the unit responsible for VIP protection. History A Special Branch Bureau (SBB) division exists in the Royal Thai Police as part of its Crime Prevention and Suppression Support Group. Aside from intelligence gathering, they provide protection to VIPs along ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arintharat 26
Arintaraj 26 ( th, หน่วยปฏิบัติการพิเศษอรินทราช 26) is the tier 1 police tactical unit of the Royal Thai Police (RTP). Introduction Arintaraj 26 or Anti-Terrorism Sub-Division placed under the control and responsibility of the Patrol and Special Operation Division, Metropolitan Police Bureau are responsible in Bangkok area and other urban areas nearby Bangkok. Like the tactical units of other countries, the squad specializes in capture high-value target, counterterrorism, executive protection, hostage rescue, tactical emergency medical services, serving high-risk arrest and search warrants; subduing barricaded suspects, and engaging heavily-armed criminals. History In 1977 there were incidents of unrest in Thailand of an unusual nature including serious crimes and international terrorism. Pol.Col. Chumpon Attasat Superintendent of the Riot Control and Suppression Sub-Division had established a special operation unit c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royal Thai Police
The Royal Thai Police (RTP) ( th, สำนักงานตำรวจแห่งชาติ; ) is the national police force of Thailand. The RTP employs between 210,700 and 230,000 officers, roughly 17 percent of all civil servants (excluding the military and the employees of state-owned enterprises). The RTP is frequently recognized as the fourth armed force of Thailand since their tradition, concept, culture, skill, and training are relatively similar to the army and most of their officer cadets need to graduate from the Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School before entering the Royal Thai Police Cadet Academy. Officers also undergo paramilitary training similar to the army but with an additional focus on law enforcement. About Royal Thai Police headquarters, Pathum Wan District, Bangkok Until the 19th century Royal Thai Armed Forces personnel, aside from their duties of national defence, also performed law enforcement duties alongside dedicated civil servants. Respo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Special Operations Regiment (Thailand)
The Royal Thai Air Force Special Operations Regiment or Air Force Commando () is special forces in the Royal Thai Air Force Security Force Regiment 's Special Combat Operations Squadron, has been in existence since the late 1975s. Part of Royal Thai Air Force, they are based near Don Mueang International Airport Don Mueang International Airport ( th, ท่าอากาศยานดอนเมือง, , , or colloquially as , ) is one of two international airports serving the Bangkok Metropolitan Region, the other one being Suvarnabhumi Airp ... and provide anti-hijacking capabilities. History In 1975, Thailand was under threat from communism. In the battle area operated by the three armies, faced with various forms of resistance from the communist insurgency forces. In this regard, The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) was aware of a plane being shot down in a combat area or behind enemy lines. If the plane is shot down and the pilot escapes, it must be surrounded by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royal Thai Air Force Security Force Regiment
The RTAF Security Force Command () is a Division size unit in the Royal Thai Air Force. It has been in existence since 1937. They are based near Don Mueang International Airport. The RTAF Security Force Command is the main air force ground forces and special forces which providing light infantry for anti-hijacking capabilities, protecting air bases and high value assets, protecting international airport in insurgent areas. It also serves as the Royal Thai Air Force Special Operations Regiment (RTAF SOR) which consists of various units such as Combat Control Team (CCT), Pararescue Jumpers (PJs), Tactical Air Control Party (TACP). Ground forces in this unit use textbooks similar to those used by Royal Thai Army infantrymen, whether it is in terms of first aid, forward observer, hand and arm signals, hand-to-hand combat, jungle warfare, light and heavy weapons, living off the jungle, radio communications, raiding and reconnaissance tactics, use a map and compass, and other knowledge re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
