Aardvark, no such thing as a Merkava mk5, it goes up to mk4. THe best tried and true tanks in the world are the Merkava Mk4 or the M1a2 Abram (evenmoreso powerful with the TUSK upgrade). THeoretically the 2A6EX Leopard is the most current and most technologically advanced of all tanks. I dont think tanks are what Thailand really needs as they are cumbersome for the terrain, the tanks home is in the plains and deserts, not the jungle. You'd be better off with helis, my personal fav is the Mi-28.
My last remark is: got Pzh2000 self propelled howitzer?
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Aardvark, no such thing as a Merkava mk5, it goes up to mk4. THe best tried and true tanks in the world are the Merkava Mk4 or the M1a2 Abram (evenmoreso powerful with the TUSK upgrade). THeoretically the 2A6EX Leopard is the most current and most technologically advanced of all tanks. I dont think tanks are what Thailand really needs as they are cumbersome for the terrain, the tanks home is in the plains and deserts, not the jungle. You'd be better off with helis, my personal fav is the Mi-28.
My last remark is: got Pzh2000 self propelled howitzer?
Yeah, your right about Merkava (My bad). OK, so, Thailand is a really bad place for tank battling.
Good idea with the Heliz and the Havoc would be a good on to do the job.....I saw it's Weapon sets and stuff, look like it going to OWNZ any tanks that roll in thai soil without permission(mainly the Burmese ones) lol.
As in Vietnam, the jungle is Heli territory.
^^ Yes, true but it's mostly soildier fighting and dogfight (my favorite in war!). And alot of Huey.
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As in Vietnam, the jungle is Heli territory.
Thanks to Hollywood movies, Vietnamese army was only "guerrila warfare"
Silent Nanashi is correct, tank warefare would be hectic for an offendign power if they dared to instigate a war with Thailand, however, the Korat plateau is rather flat and is homed to battalions of Thai MBTs, which would prove its worth in open combat in the zone of combat.
Thailand needs to increase its air power, particularly the acquisition of more A-10 fighters, which would annihilate any foreign tank force.
Dont be mistaken, Thailand has countless numbers of Stingray Light tanks, but those are used by the Marines and Special Forces for naval/amphibious invasions as well as quick movement in jungle/humid terrain.
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On a more serious note, the Royal Thai Army definately needs to acquire newer MBTs (a good 3-4 squadrons worth). Abrams tank would be sufficient for our military inventory. The Americans have yet to fail us in their hardware.
Thailand needs to increase its air power, particularly the acquisition of more A-10 fighters, which would annihilate any foreign tank force.
Dont be mistaken, Thailand has countless numbers of Stingray Light tanks, but those are used by the Marines and Special Forces for naval/amphibious invasions as well as quick movement in jungle/humid terrain.
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On a more serious note, the Royal Thai Army definately needs to acquire newer MBTs (a good 3-4 squadrons worth). Abrams tank would be sufficient for our military inventory. The Americans have yet to fail us in their hardware.
^^ That what i was thinking eirlier. But what ever. Any way, I think Thailand should get a few Mi-28 Havoc.
BTW, are you sure that thailand own A10? because those pic that you showed have a USAF markings on it.
BTW, are you sure that thailand own A10? because those pic that you showed have a USAF markings on it.
^ Aboslutely positive. Thailand purchased those, and the USAF sent them to Thailand to practice and partake in a combat exercise.
^^ That what i was thinking eirlier. But what ever. Any way, I think Thailand should get a few Mi-28 Havoc.
BTW, are you sure that thailand own A10? because those pic that you showed have a USAF markings on it.
The Royal Thai Air Force/Army doesnt need the Mi-28, we already purchsed new Super Lynx 300 attack helicopters
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We also ordered new UH-1 attack helicopters
When it comes to 'helicopters', our inventories are full, lol.
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^^ That what i was thinking eirlier. But what ever. Any way, I think Thailand should get a few Mi-28 Havoc.
BTW, are you sure that thailand own A10? because those pic that you showed have a USAF markings on it.
The Royal Thai Air Force/Army doesnt need the Mi-28, we already purchsed new Super Lynx 300 attack helicopters
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We also ordered new UH-1 attack helicopters
When it comes to 'helicopters', our inventories are full, lol.
American machines are the best of the best but European equipment are just so interesting like the pzh2000, eurocopter tigre, the leopard 2a6ex, theres just so much variety. Like a candy shop.
Well. Sounds like our Army branch are at its best. lol......That is just freaking awsome 
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Well. Sounds like our Army branch are at its best. lol......That is just freaking awsome
Indeed. The Thai Army is a humble yet VERY DEADLY one. No one has yet to see the Thai Army completely unsheathed. Our neighbours have felt the taste of our blade, but not the entire sword.
Actually, im rather afraid to see the Royal Thai Army in open total combat. Its already brutal as it is in 'peace keeping' missions, imagine if its released?
^ my personal viewpoint on peace keeping is to send thai troops into more territories and see their effectiveness in maintaining the peace - most namely lebanon. a little experience never harmed anyone.
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^ my personal viewpoint on peace keeping is to send thai troops into more territories and see their effectiveness in maintaining the peace - most namely lebanon. a little experience never harmed anyone.
The Thai Armed Forces is already an effective force, and if you dont know we arent 'inept' in desert combat. The Royal Thai Army sent over 500 soldiers to Iraq for over a year--from 2003 to 2004 in peace keeping missions. Thai contingents were also sent to Afghanistan to help in rebuilding efforts--as well as show solidarity with our military and strategic ally, The United States of America.
Thai contingents are not foreign to the UN peace keeping force--as we have hundreds in their ranks.
'Experience' is something the Royal Thai Army has plenty of. Our Armies and special forces TRAIN austrialian, american, and british visiting military forces in jungle survival, jungle combat, etc.
Hence we have CARAT/Cobra Gold military exercises.
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Thai troops begin withdrawal from Iraq
15-Aug-2004
Thai soldiers in Iraq
Thai soldiers in Iraq
Thailand has started to withdraw its military unit from Iraq just short of its one-year commitment, a spokesman of the Thai Government said. The last of the 443 Thai soldiers, originally scheduled to return to Thailand by 20 Sept 2004, will be out of Iraq by the end of August, General Pisanu Urailert said.
But military spokesman Major General Palangoon Klaharn said the move did not amount to an early pull-out. This is not regarded as moving out early, but a step-by-step process, he said, adding that the Thailand's troops would remain in the Middle East in the intervening weeks. Klaharn said that about 20 Thai soldiers had already been moved to Camp Virginia in neighboring Kuwait along with some of the unit's military equipment.
The Thai troops, part of a Polish-led multinational force, were dispatched last September for a one-year mission to perform only humanitarian tasks. Thailand sent medical teams into the surrounding community and helped construct roads and buildings during their assignment in Iraq. Two Thai soldiers were killed during an insurgent attack last December at Camp Lima, about 100 kilometers south of Baghdad.
15-Aug-2004
Thai soldiers in Iraq
Thai soldiers in Iraq
Thailand has started to withdraw its military unit from Iraq just short of its one-year commitment, a spokesman of the Thai Government said. The last of the 443 Thai soldiers, originally scheduled to return to Thailand by 20 Sept 2004, will be out of Iraq by the end of August, General Pisanu Urailert said.
But military spokesman Major General Palangoon Klaharn said the move did not amount to an early pull-out. This is not regarded as moving out early, but a step-by-step process, he said, adding that the Thailand's troops would remain in the Middle East in the intervening weeks. Klaharn said that about 20 Thai soldiers had already been moved to Camp Virginia in neighboring Kuwait along with some of the unit's military equipment.
The Thai troops, part of a Polish-led multinational force, were dispatched last September for a one-year mission to perform only humanitarian tasks. Thailand sent medical teams into the surrounding community and helped construct roads and buildings during their assignment in Iraq. Two Thai soldiers were killed during an insurgent attack last December at Camp Lima, about 100 kilometers south of Baghdad.
http://www.thaipro.com/thailand_00/293_tha...troops-iraq.htm
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420 Thai Troops Dispatched To Iraq
Thursday, 2 October 2003, 9:17 am
Article: Richard S. Ehrlich
420 Thai Troops Dispatched To Iraq
By Richard S. Ehrlich
BANGKOK, Thailand -- Anxious to strengthen its military partnership with America and qualify as a "major non-NATO ally," Thailand has dispatched more than 420 troops to Iraq.
Wearing camouflage uniforms topped with berets and carrying U.S.
e M-16 assault rifles and other weapons, the biggest batch of a total of more than 420 mostly Buddhist Thai troops headed to Iraq on Sunday (Sept. 28) night.
"Thailand and the U.S. are allies,'' Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said on Saturday (Sept. 27). "When the U.S. requests help from us, we respond. It is a gesture of hospitality."
Religious amulets, considered lucky by most Thais and usually worn on a necklace, were handed out by Thai officers to boost the soldiers' confidence, though Thai scholars insist amulets are a corrosive, superstitious belief which Buddhism is supposed to correct.
A small number of Thai female and Muslim soldiers were included in the contingent to ensure Islamic sensitivities are well-handled during body searches and other contact with Iraqis.
America trains Thai troops each year in military exercises in Thailand.
Thai officials were nervous, however, about sending soldiers to Iraq and insisted they were mostly engineers and others on a humanitarian mission who would shoot only in self-defense.
They are to be replaced in six months with a fresh batch of about 400 troops.
Thai officials played down fears that anti-American insurgents would consider the Thais legitimate targets because they were U.S. allies.
"I believe Thai troops are not the attackers' targets because we are there to help," said General Surayud Chulanont, the armed forces supreme commander who saluted their departure on Sunday night.
"He [Surayud] warned the soldiers to follow the strict code of conduct and customs, particularly the prohibition against physical contact with Muslim women," the Bangkok Post reported.
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Thailand was earlier believed to be ready to send a total of about 800 troops to Iraq all at once, but worry about the unraveling security situation apparently prompted the number to be cut in half.
"No one feels safe in Iraq now, and not a day goes by without more civilians being killed or injured by U.S. soldiers or by armed groups acting with impunity," said London-based Amnesty International on Sept. 25, criticizing the lack of investigations whenever American soldiers kill civilians.
"U.S. forces are facing direct attacks and a serious law and order emergency, but that cannot be justification for a virtual licence to kill," the human rights group said.
"We admit the situation in Baghdad following the bomb attack on the U.N. headquarters is not good," Prime Minister Thaksin said in August.
Thai troops will be under Poland's command and be posted in Karbala where some Iraqis have expressed anger to foreign occupation.
Karbala is a holy city revered by Islam's minority Shia (Shiite) sect, who are considered heretics by the fundamentalist Sunni Muslims that Osama bin Laden, the Taliban and Saudi Arabia's Wahabi faction have drawn some support from.
In such an alien environment, the Thais may enjoy companionship with a contingent of about 180 Mongolian Army soldiers, who share some similar Tibetan Buddhist and Chinese traditions and who are also under Poland's command.
The Philippines -- a former U.S. colony in Southeast Asia which is currently fighting its own southern Muslim insurgency against Hispanic-borne, Catholic domination -- also agreed to send forces to Iraq.
When Prime Minister Thaksin met President George W. Bush in Washington in June, the White House announced "the United States is actively considering Thailand's designation as a Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA)," to mark their close military ties.
The Thai public, meanwhile, has mixed opinions about the U.S.-led occupation of Iraq.
Some hope the war will end the spread of terrorism, while others fear it has worsened the danger.
"Thailand may be abundant in food, but it doesn't produce oil, so we may have to reconsider our position and continue to hold the farangs' [Caucasians'] toilet paper for some time to come," wrote a contributor to an online chat group dominated by anti-war comments and hosted by the website of Thailand's respected Nation newspaper.
When the U.S. began bombing Iraq, a small "stop the war" rally was held in Bangkok.
But many Thais are now more concerned about Southeast Asia's own Islam-inspired terrorism spreading in Thailand.
In Bangkok, souvenir sellers offer T-shirts emblazoned, "The Twin Terrorists," illustrated with portraits of President Bush and Mr. bin Laden.
Other T-shirts show Mr. bin Laden's head as a bull's eye target.
The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency benefited from Thailand's cooperation in August when they jointly captured Hambali -- also known as Riduan Isamuddin -- in the Thai city of Ayutthaya.
Hambali was a suspected leader of Indonesia's al Qaeda-inspired Jemaah Islamiyah militant organization.
Hambali is currently undergoing interrogation by the U.S. at an undisclosed site.
In Thailand's Muslim-majority south, meanwhile, Thai officials have suffered deadly hit-and-run attacks by a handful of local Islamic separatists for decades.
A few years ago, Thailand sent several hundred soldiers to East Timor to help stabilize the infant nation after it broke from Indonesia's domination, but that was under a U.N. mandate.
Thailand also sent forces to Afghanistan to support the U.S.-led occupation.
Thursday, 2 October 2003, 9:17 am
Article: Richard S. Ehrlich
420 Thai Troops Dispatched To Iraq
By Richard S. Ehrlich
BANGKOK, Thailand -- Anxious to strengthen its military partnership with America and qualify as a "major non-NATO ally," Thailand has dispatched more than 420 troops to Iraq.
Wearing camouflage uniforms topped with berets and carrying U.S.
e M-16 assault rifles and other weapons, the biggest batch of a total of more than 420 mostly Buddhist Thai troops headed to Iraq on Sunday (Sept. 28) night."Thailand and the U.S. are allies,'' Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said on Saturday (Sept. 27). "When the U.S. requests help from us, we respond. It is a gesture of hospitality."
Religious amulets, considered lucky by most Thais and usually worn on a necklace, were handed out by Thai officers to boost the soldiers' confidence, though Thai scholars insist amulets are a corrosive, superstitious belief which Buddhism is supposed to correct.
A small number of Thai female and Muslim soldiers were included in the contingent to ensure Islamic sensitivities are well-handled during body searches and other contact with Iraqis.
America trains Thai troops each year in military exercises in Thailand.
Thai officials were nervous, however, about sending soldiers to Iraq and insisted they were mostly engineers and others on a humanitarian mission who would shoot only in self-defense.
They are to be replaced in six months with a fresh batch of about 400 troops.
Thai officials played down fears that anti-American insurgents would consider the Thais legitimate targets because they were U.S. allies.
"I believe Thai troops are not the attackers' targets because we are there to help," said General Surayud Chulanont, the armed forces supreme commander who saluted their departure on Sunday night.
"He [Surayud] warned the soldiers to follow the strict code of conduct and customs, particularly the prohibition against physical contact with Muslim women," the Bangkok Post reported.
ADVERTISEMENT
Thailand was earlier believed to be ready to send a total of about 800 troops to Iraq all at once, but worry about the unraveling security situation apparently prompted the number to be cut in half.
"No one feels safe in Iraq now, and not a day goes by without more civilians being killed or injured by U.S. soldiers or by armed groups acting with impunity," said London-based Amnesty International on Sept. 25, criticizing the lack of investigations whenever American soldiers kill civilians.
"U.S. forces are facing direct attacks and a serious law and order emergency, but that cannot be justification for a virtual licence to kill," the human rights group said.
"We admit the situation in Baghdad following the bomb attack on the U.N. headquarters is not good," Prime Minister Thaksin said in August.
Thai troops will be under Poland's command and be posted in Karbala where some Iraqis have expressed anger to foreign occupation.
Karbala is a holy city revered by Islam's minority Shia (Shiite) sect, who are considered heretics by the fundamentalist Sunni Muslims that Osama bin Laden, the Taliban and Saudi Arabia's Wahabi faction have drawn some support from.
In such an alien environment, the Thais may enjoy companionship with a contingent of about 180 Mongolian Army soldiers, who share some similar Tibetan Buddhist and Chinese traditions and who are also under Poland's command.
The Philippines -- a former U.S. colony in Southeast Asia which is currently fighting its own southern Muslim insurgency against Hispanic-borne, Catholic domination -- also agreed to send forces to Iraq.
When Prime Minister Thaksin met President George W. Bush in Washington in June, the White House announced "the United States is actively considering Thailand's designation as a Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA)," to mark their close military ties.
The Thai public, meanwhile, has mixed opinions about the U.S.-led occupation of Iraq.
Some hope the war will end the spread of terrorism, while others fear it has worsened the danger.
"Thailand may be abundant in food, but it doesn't produce oil, so we may have to reconsider our position and continue to hold the farangs' [Caucasians'] toilet paper for some time to come," wrote a contributor to an online chat group dominated by anti-war comments and hosted by the website of Thailand's respected Nation newspaper.
When the U.S. began bombing Iraq, a small "stop the war" rally was held in Bangkok.
But many Thais are now more concerned about Southeast Asia's own Islam-inspired terrorism spreading in Thailand.
In Bangkok, souvenir sellers offer T-shirts emblazoned, "The Twin Terrorists," illustrated with portraits of President Bush and Mr. bin Laden.
Other T-shirts show Mr. bin Laden's head as a bull's eye target.
The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency benefited from Thailand's cooperation in August when they jointly captured Hambali -- also known as Riduan Isamuddin -- in the Thai city of Ayutthaya.
Hambali was a suspected leader of Indonesia's al Qaeda-inspired Jemaah Islamiyah militant organization.
Hambali is currently undergoing interrogation by the U.S. at an undisclosed site.
In Thailand's Muslim-majority south, meanwhile, Thai officials have suffered deadly hit-and-run attacks by a handful of local Islamic separatists for decades.
A few years ago, Thailand sent several hundred soldiers to East Timor to help stabilize the infant nation after it broke from Indonesia's domination, but that was under a U.N. mandate.
Thailand also sent forces to Afghanistan to support the U.S.-led occupation.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0310/S00014.htm
Royal Thai Army soldiers in Iraq w/ gas masks on. (When the Allied Forces feared Iraqi soldiers would use chemical gas against them---RTAF High Command ordered it used)
Soldiers of the Royal Thai Army--Iraq Contingent.
Thai troops in the deserts of Iraq.
Thai patrol in outskirts of Baghdad. Foreground---Thai MVS.
RTA would be very useful in southern Thailand.
Awsome pictures Sirikitong! The Naresuan 261 unit looks very impressive! Really professionals....
Some of them has a riflle in their hands which are not MP5, what type of riffle is that?
There is a frigate with the name Naresuan, waht does it mean?
Whats Tahan Pranan? Also a special unit?
Some of them has a riflle in their hands which are not MP5, what type of riffle is that?
There is a frigate with the name Naresuan, waht does it mean?
Whats Tahan Pranan? Also a special unit?
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Awsome pictures Sirikitong! The Naresuan 261 unit looks very impressive! Really professionals....
Some of them has a riflle in their hands which are not MP5, what type of riffle is that?
There is a frigate with the name Naresuan, waht does it mean?
Whats Tahan Pranan? Also a special unit?
Terima Kasi, my Indonesian brother.
Naresuan 261 unit are professionals, personelly selected to represent; as well a show of good will on the behalf of the Royal Armed Forces of the Kingdom of Thailand.
As for the rifle, its a variant of the M16.
The Tahan Prahan is the personal hand of His Majesty The King of Thailand. Tahan Phran troops pride themselves as the living, breathing, mortal will of the King of Thailand. Their service is infinitely linked to The King. And Only the King.Their loyalty is supremely his and to no one else, if His Most Royal Majesty wishes them to perform an act, they would obey without question. Although His Majesty does not use them to his bidding, they perform orders in His Most Royal Name. These soldiers, are of course part of the veneer of the Thai Armed Forces, but occupy great respect and power in our armed forces.
The Thahan Phran (ทหารพราน; literally "Hunter Soldiers"; Rangers) is a paramilitary light infantry force which patrols the borders of Thailand and is part of the Royal Thai Army (RTA).
The Thahan Phran was originally formed in 1978 to clear Communist Party of Thailand (CPT) guerrillas from mountain strongholds in Thailand's northeast. Some of its initial recruits were convicted criminals whose sentences were remitted; others joined to obtain parcels of land granted as a reward for successful campaigns.
The force is led by regular officers and NCOs, with the other ranks comprising both full-time and part-time personnel. Roughly one-third of these regional-level troops are given more advanced training to become an army-level force. The force completed a major reorganization and downsizing in late 2001. This was due to changes in the threats on Thailand's eastern and western borders as well as RTA budget cuts. The total strength is now believed to be about 11,000, around half the number that existed a decade ago. The headquarters at Pak Thong Chai, some 30km south-southwest of Korat, was closed and command transferred to the army's four regional headquarters. The Thahan Phran now have thirteen regimental headquarters (each with 46 headquarters personnel), 107 90-man companies, and twelve women's squads (each 11-strong). Five regiments, with 37 companies, are now responsible for guarding the border with Myanmar - the 31st, 32nd, 35th and 36th Regiments in the northwest, and the 14th Regiment in Kanchanaburi.
On the western frontier, where there is sporadic fighting, the Thahan Phran work closely with the RTA and the Border Patrol Police. On the eastern border, facing Laos and Cambodia, they now have primary responsibility for border surveillance and protection. Many Rangers have been killed or wounded in recent years during cross-border attacks by Myanmar troops or their allies, the United Wa State Army and Democratic Karen Buddhist Army. In February 2001, a 25-man Thahan Phran base designated Unit 9631, situated at Ban Pang Noon near Mae Sai on the Myanmar border, went deep inside the Myanmar border--and inflicted Massive damages to Burmese junta forces (estimates of 100+ Burmese troops were killed by the originally 25 strong Tahan Phran unit).
In a major victory for Thailand and the Thahan Phran, in October 1981, a Thahan Phran squad from Pak Tong Chai was used to force the drug warlord Khun Sa to move his headquarters from northwest Thailand across the border into Myanmar. Tahan Phran units were also sent to the 2001 debacle with Myanmar, in which Thai ground forces decimated over 1000 Burmese junta troops. The Tahan Phran, are known to have been responsible for the 'cut throat' attacks on Junta forces--leading to such a brutal/ruthless victory.
The frigate named 'Naruesan' is named after Our Great King, Nareusan the Great of Ayuthaya. The victor of victors, the destroyer of Burmese forces in the 16th century and freed Siam from the yolk of Burmese parasitism. King Nareusan the Great. Indeed, he was one of our GREATEST kings. A blessing to our people, and truly was a Buddhisatva among men, who transcended from heaven to take the form of a man--and contributed to the prosperity and greatness of the Ayuthayan Empire. We name our frigate in his honor, for his greatness.
Thanks a lot for your information Sirikittong! So Tahan Pranan/Thahan Prhan is like GSG9 from Germany (elite forces, anti teror, but part of the border guard) or Koninklijke Marachuschee from the Netherlands (Military Police which protects the borders, major airports, the queen and vips)
Is the Naresuan 261 part of the Tahan Pranan?
Is the Naresuan 261 part of the Tahan Pranan?
^ Yes it is similar to the GSG9, and to the Indonesian elite Kopassus.
Ive also heard much about the elitism and military brilliance of Tentara Indonesiya's Kpassus forces. Brutal and very effective---very much like the Tahan Phran.
The Nareusuan 261 is composed of of units from the marines, army, seals and the special forces (tahan prahan,royal guard, rangers).
It would be nice if our forces were to work with each other in the future.
Ive also heard much about the elitism and military brilliance of Tentara Indonesiya's Kpassus forces. Brutal and very effective---very much like the Tahan Phran.
The Nareusuan 261 is composed of of units from the marines, army, seals and the special forces (tahan prahan,royal guard, rangers).
It would be nice if our forces were to work with each other in the future.
Ah, so Naresuan 261 is like Delta Force, mixture of the best of the Armed Forces.....wauw...
I only know our airforce (TNI-AU) sometimes exercises with the Thai airforce (Kongtap Agard Thai?).
I have seen the pictures from Indonesian and Thai F-16s.
In 2005 an agreement was reached between Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapura for joint anti-piracy patrols over Selat Malaka.
Does your country also sending troops to Libanon?
Our neighbours have felt the taste of our blade, but not the entire sword.
beautiful sentence.....
I only know our airforce (TNI-AU) sometimes exercises with the Thai airforce (Kongtap Agard Thai?).
I have seen the pictures from Indonesian and Thai F-16s.
In 2005 an agreement was reached between Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapura for joint anti-piracy patrols over Selat Malaka.
Does your country also sending troops to Libanon?
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Our neighbours have felt the taste of our blade, but not the entire sword.
beautiful sentence.....
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Ah, so Naresuan 261 is like Delta Force, mixture of the best of the Armed Forces.....wauw...
I only know our airforce (TNI-AU) sometimes exercises with the Thai airforce (Kongtap Agard Thai?).
I have seen the pictures from Indonesian and Thai F-16s.
In 2005 an agreement was reached between Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapura for joint anti-piracy patrols over Selat Malaka.
Does your country also sending troops to Libanon?
beautiful sentence.....
The military's stance is quite positive--and under strong consideration:
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Thailand ready to dispatch troops to Lebanon
02/08/2006 -- 10:11 PM
Bangkok (VNA) - Thailand is willing to assign troops to join a United Nations peace-keeping force in Lebanon if requested, Thai Foreign Minister Kantathi Suphamongkhon said on August 2.
FM Kantathi made the statement after handing over a 150,000 USD grant by the Thai Government to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to help Lebanese people affected by the fighting between Hezbollah and Israel.-Enditem
02/08/2006 -- 10:11 PM
Bangkok (VNA) - Thailand is willing to assign troops to join a United Nations peace-keeping force in Lebanon if requested, Thai Foreign Minister Kantathi Suphamongkhon said on August 2.
FM Kantathi made the statement after handing over a 150,000 USD grant by the Thai Government to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to help Lebanese people affected by the fighting between Hezbollah and Israel.-Enditem
http://www.vnagency.com.vn/Home/EN/tabid/1...65/Default.aspx
What does Chai Yo means?
pleasure, gladness, success, unity and happiness.
When we Thais say 'Chai Yo', its almost equivalent to 'Hooraahh' 'Glory'. It is said after a statement to glorify and exacerbate the statement and persona to it. Similar to how Indonesians say 'JAYA INDONESEEYAH'. Similar to how the Filipinos say, 'MABUHAY ANG PILIPINAS', etc.
UPDATE ON ROYAL THAI 4TH ARMY ACTIVITIES IN THE SOUTH: (thanks for photos, uncle)
โครงการแพทย์ทหารบก ใน 3 จังหวัดชายแดนภาคใต้
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My uncle is in this picture. lol, can you find him? :P
My uncle is in this picture, too
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LONG LIVE THE KING!!
โครงการแพทย์ทหารบก ใน 3 จังหวัดชายแดนภาคใต้
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My uncle is in this picture. lol, can you find him? :P
My uncle is in this picture, too
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LONG LIVE THE KING!!
Royal Thai Soldiers and ASEAN contingents of UN.
Thai Soldiers
Thai Soldiers
Thai Soldiers
Thai Soldiers
Great picture!...I want to see Thai soildier in combat gear.
Sirikittong is your uncle the one with the glasses?
Yes that is him; he is a Brigadier General in the Royal Thai Army (Southern Command).
Thahan Prahan (Royal Thai Rangers)
The Thahan Phrahan (Hunter Soldiers or Rangers) were originally formed in 1978 to clear Communist Party of Thailand (CPT) guerrillas from mountain strongholds in Thailand's northeast. Some of its initial recruits were convicted criminals whose sentences were remitted; others joined to obtain parcels of land granted as a reward for successful campaigns. They are a paramilitary light infantry force led by regular officers and NCOs, with other ranks comprised of full-time and part-time personnel. Roughly one-third of these regional-level troops are given more advanced training to become an army-level force. The RTA's paramilitary Thahan Prahan, one of the front-line guards of Thailand's often ill-defined and porous borders, completed a major reorganization and downsizing in late 2001. The reorganization was due to changes in the threats on Thailand's eastern and western borders as well as RTA budget cuts. The total strength is believed to be about 11,000, around half the number reached a decade ago The Thahan Phrahan headquarters at Pak Thong Chai, some 30 km south, southwest of Korat, was closed and command transferred to the army's four regional headquarters. On the western frontier, where there is sporadic fighting, they work closely with the RTA and the Border Patrol Police. On the eastern border, (facing Laos and Cambodia), the Rangers now have primary responsibility for border surveillance and protection. Many Rangers have been killed or wounded in recent years during cross-border attacks by Myanmar Army troops, or their allied United Wa State Army and Democratic Karen Buddhist Army troops. In February 2001, a 19-man Ranger base designated Unit 9631, and situated at Ban Pang Noon near Mae Sai on the Myanmar border, was captured by 500 Myanmar troops. The Rangers now have 13 regimental headquarters, 107 companies and 12 women's squads, each with 46, 90 and 11 personnel respectively. Five regiments, with 37 companies, are now responsible for guarding the border with Myanmar - the 31st, 32nd, 35th and 36th Regiments in the northwest, and the 14th Regiment in Kanchanaburi. In a major victory for Thailand and the Rangers, in October 1981, a Ranger squad from Pak Tong Chai was used to force the drug warlord Khun Sa to move his headquarters from northwest Thailand across the border into Myanmar. In the 2001 military debacle with the state of Myanmar (Burma), the Thai Rangers (Royal Thahan Prahan) were sent inside the Burmese border and were responsible for the neutralization of Myanmarese junta forces; over 1000 junta troops were killed in the incident; most of which were at the hands of the Thahan Prahan and the Royal Thai 3rd Army base operations.
Despite this military prestige, the Thai Rangers have had a troubled history, with units often accused of atrocities, abuses of authority and involvement in the drug trade. It has also been reported in the past, these units included a large majority of local thugs who often made use of their Thahan Prahan status to continue to commit crimes against their fellow citizens.
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The Royal Thai Thahan Prahan
Royal Thahan Prahan (Thai Rangers)
Combined Royal Thai Special Forces Wing.
The Thahan Phrahan (Hunter Soldiers or Rangers) were originally formed in 1978 to clear Communist Party of Thailand (CPT) guerrillas from mountain strongholds in Thailand's northeast. Some of its initial recruits were convicted criminals whose sentences were remitted; others joined to obtain parcels of land granted as a reward for successful campaigns. They are a paramilitary light infantry force led by regular officers and NCOs, with other ranks comprised of full-time and part-time personnel. Roughly one-third of these regional-level troops are given more advanced training to become an army-level force. The RTA's paramilitary Thahan Prahan, one of the front-line guards of Thailand's often ill-defined and porous borders, completed a major reorganization and downsizing in late 2001. The reorganization was due to changes in the threats on Thailand's eastern and western borders as well as RTA budget cuts. The total strength is believed to be about 11,000, around half the number reached a decade ago The Thahan Phrahan headquarters at Pak Thong Chai, some 30 km south, southwest of Korat, was closed and command transferred to the army's four regional headquarters. On the western frontier, where there is sporadic fighting, they work closely with the RTA and the Border Patrol Police. On the eastern border, (facing Laos and Cambodia), the Rangers now have primary responsibility for border surveillance and protection. Many Rangers have been killed or wounded in recent years during cross-border attacks by Myanmar Army troops, or their allied United Wa State Army and Democratic Karen Buddhist Army troops. In February 2001, a 19-man Ranger base designated Unit 9631, and situated at Ban Pang Noon near Mae Sai on the Myanmar border, was captured by 500 Myanmar troops. The Rangers now have 13 regimental headquarters, 107 companies and 12 women's squads, each with 46, 90 and 11 personnel respectively. Five regiments, with 37 companies, are now responsible for guarding the border with Myanmar - the 31st, 32nd, 35th and 36th Regiments in the northwest, and the 14th Regiment in Kanchanaburi. In a major victory for Thailand and the Rangers, in October 1981, a Ranger squad from Pak Tong Chai was used to force the drug warlord Khun Sa to move his headquarters from northwest Thailand across the border into Myanmar. In the 2001 military debacle with the state of Myanmar (Burma), the Thai Rangers (Royal Thahan Prahan) were sent inside the Burmese border and were responsible for the neutralization of Myanmarese junta forces; over 1000 junta troops were killed in the incident; most of which were at the hands of the Thahan Prahan and the Royal Thai 3rd Army base operations.
Despite this military prestige, the Thai Rangers have had a troubled history, with units often accused of atrocities, abuses of authority and involvement in the drug trade. It has also been reported in the past, these units included a large majority of local thugs who often made use of their Thahan Prahan status to continue to commit crimes against their fellow citizens.
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The Royal Thai Thahan Prahan
Royal Thahan Prahan (Thai Rangers)
Combined Royal Thai Special Forces Wing.
QUOTE(Sirikittong @ Oct 19 2006, 06:23 AM) [snapback]2405827[/snapback]
Yes that is him; he is a Brigadier General in the Royal Thai Army (Southern Command).
so that how you get all these cool pics.....
and i thought you were an ace photographer!!
i am really interested in Thahan Phrahan
as i was talking to a guy who had done some wotk with them. when my sons enter the army i would like that one will do the navy but that they will try for the elite forces.
^ hahahaha my uncles and my cousins usually send pics. Normally, these pictures wouldnt be posted online--due to the secretive nature of the RTAF. But if you have sources...well..then...lol..
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I hope your sons become proud citizens of Thailand. If your little boys become thahan prahan one day......ill give them supreme respect.
Thahan prahah boys...know how to kill people in many ways...these guys are crazy/deadly/ mutther fukkkkkazz..
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I hope your sons become proud citizens of Thailand. If your little boys become thahan prahan one day......ill give them supreme respect.
Thahan prahah boys...know how to kill people in many ways...these guys are crazy/deadly/ mutther fukkkkkazz..
QUOTE(Sirikittong @ Oct 25 2006, 01:50 PM) [snapback]2423410[/snapback]
^ hahahaha my uncles and my cousins usually send pics. Normally, these pictures wouldnt be posted online--due to the secretive nature of the RTAF. But if you have sources...well..then...lol..
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I hope your sons become proud citizens of Thailand. If your little boys become thahan prahan one day......ill give them supreme respect.
Thahan prahah boys...know how to kill people in many ways...these guys are crazy/deadly/ mutther fukkkkkazz..
well if they want to, theni would be proud if they were accepted. but lets face facts, you dont just walk into the recruitment centre and say im joining....its tough to get in.
i knew you must have a few sources to get those types of military pictures.......
they are just too good to be casually snapped.
QUOTE(corky @ Oct 25 2006, 01:35 AM) [snapback]2423389[/snapback]
so that how you get all these cool pics.....
and i thought you were an ace photographer!!
i am really interested in Thahan Phrahan
as i was talking to a guy who had done some wotk with them. when my sons enter the army i would like that one will do the navy but that they will try for the elite forces.
a relative of mine was a trahan prahan. not exactly the easiest of lives say he.
QUOTE(skullwrecker_13 @ Oct 27 2006, 03:10 AM) [snapback]2427629[/snapback]
a relative of mine was a trahan prahan. not exactly the easiest of lives say he.
ther e is no doubt its a tough life that takes real conviction. perhaps why it is an attractive prospect. (but of course my kids will choose their own paths
QUOTE(corky @ Oct 26 2006, 08:56 PM) [snapback]2428234[/snapback]
ther e is no doubt its a tough life that takes real conviction. perhaps why it is an attractive prospect. (but of course my kids will choose their own paths
Tahan Prahan are also known by the Army regulars and hailed as 'The Hand of the King'; they are the manifestation of his Will--as they are also under his command; but by his graces, has given them missions to defend our border--with symbiosis with other lower special forces units such as (royal thai marine, royal thai seals, royal thai commandos, royal thai paramilitary border guard, royal thai police commando units etc).
Most vicious and deadly of these are the Tahan Prahan---who know little of the term 'mercy', 'surrender'. Death is a lifestyle, and to uphold the name of the King and the Royal Monarchy is their utter duty. Any thrat of the monarchy--will result in their unsheathement.
Thousands upon thousands of former communists lay dead in the earth---as testament to the Tahan Prahan's utter vigilance and unrelenting vengance to those who dare threaten Thai political stability and the Beneficent Royal Thai Monarchy. As the Royal Ayuthayan Guards protected the Divine Ayuthayan God Kings in the past, so too do the Tahan Prahan for the Royal Thai Monarchy.
I would'nt mind being Special Ops....Because all you pretty much need is a good brain and a really good physical fitness.
Does have/did have/?did had?(sorry my English is really terrible) the Thai Navy in
the past submarines?
the past submarines?
Are you saying, ' did the thai navy ever have submarines?'
If so, yes we did, during the 40s. As of late, we are currently looking for the best submarine, to suite our fleet.
If so, yes we did, during the 40s. As of late, we are currently looking for the best submarine, to suite our fleet.
What does Sawatdikhrap means? Hello?Goodbye?How are you?
I want to give you an advice, Sirikittong, if you become Chief of Staf of the Thai Navy you should buy one of this....
-Type 212/214 (HDW and TSNW,Germany)
-Scorpene (DCN France/ Bazan spain)
-Gotland Type A19 (Kockums, Sweden)
-Kilo Proyek 877EKM (Rubin, Rusia)
-Improved Kilo Proyek 636
-Amur/Lada Proyek 677
I want to give you an advice, Sirikittong, if you become Chief of Staf of the Thai Navy you should buy one of this....
-Type 212/214 (HDW and TSNW,Germany)
-Scorpene (DCN France/ Bazan spain)
-Gotland Type A19 (Kockums, Sweden)
-Kilo Proyek 877EKM (Rubin, Rusia)
-Improved Kilo Proyek 636
-Amur/Lada Proyek 677
Sawat dee khra, khun kopas!
The term 'sawat dee kha/khra' means hello, but differs for male and female genders. The feminine would end in the suffix 'kha' while the masculine clause would end with the suffix 'khrap'.
So if a woman saw you she would say, "sawat dee kha, kopas"; whereas if i saw you, i would say "sawat dee khrap,kopas".
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Yes I agree with your listings.
The term 'sawat dee kha/khra' means hello, but differs for male and female genders. The feminine would end in the suffix 'kha' while the masculine clause would end with the suffix 'khrap'.
So if a woman saw you she would say, "sawat dee kha, kopas"; whereas if i saw you, i would say "sawat dee khrap,kopas".
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Yes I agree with your listings.
sawat dee khrap!:D
Nice pics. Do the people of Thailand love their millitary?Because here in Indonesia, there are a lot of negative sentiments toward our military, especially in the troubled areas, and among University Students who thinks that military play roles that are not meant for them.
Oh, BTW, kopassus. I couldn't believe that you never heard the word "chia you"!We use it all the time here in Indonesia too, you know. Especially when we're cheering for our team in a sport event. I believe it's a chinese word, isn't it?Pls correct me if wrong
Nice pics. Do the people of Thailand love their millitary?Because here in Indonesia, there are a lot of negative sentiments toward our military, especially in the troubled areas, and among University Students who thinks that military play roles that are not meant for them.
Oh, BTW, kopassus. I couldn't believe that you never heard the word "chia you"!We use it all the time here in Indonesia too, you know. Especially when we're cheering for our team in a sport event. I believe it's a chinese word, isn't it?Pls correct me if wrong
QUOTE(Bhaskara @ Nov 8 2006, 06:46 AM) [snapback]2462648[/snapback]
sawat dee khrap!:D
Nice pics. Do the people of Thailand love their millitary?Because here in Indonesia, there are a lot of negative sentiments toward our military, especially in the troubled areas, and among University Students who thinks that military play roles that are not meant for them.
Yeah we do.
QUOTE(Kopassus @ Sep 14 2006, 05:50 PM) [snapback]2292192[/snapback]
What does Chai Yo means?
Chinese = Jia Yo
Japanese = Gambatte
Korean = Aja Aja Hwaiting
Malay = Berusaha
QUOTE(Bhaskara @ Nov 8 2006, 07:46 PM) [snapback]2462648[/snapback]
sawat dee khrap!:D
Nice pics. Do the people of Thailand love their millitary?Because here in Indonesia, there are a lot of negative sentiments toward our military, especially in the troubled areas, and among University Students who thinks that military play roles that are not meant for them.
Oh, BTW, kopassus. I couldn't believe that you never heard the word "chia you"!We use it all the time here in Indonesia too, you know. Especially when we're cheering for our team in a sport event. I believe it's a chinese word, isn't it?Pls correct me if wrong
here in the Philippines, the military is also being labeled negatively....accused of killing civilians and pocketting funds allocated for the purchase of modern equipments.....and staging coup attempts almost every year....
QUOTE(phichanad @ Dec 1 2006, 11:51 AM) [snapback]2532524[/snapback]
here in the Philippines, the military is also being labeled negatively....accused of killing civilians and pocketting funds allocated for the purchase of modern equipments.....and staging coup attempts almost every year....
Man...what if ur country is under attack by insurgent and you have no support from ur people?
hi guys
Have you guys seen the Thai special forces in real life
This is a tight picture, thai royal army and speacial unit, i just don't know how to get those awesome pictures that other ppl posted up
QUOTE(Thaisp.unit @ Dec 19 2006, 07:00 PM) [snapback]2584323[/snapback]
Have you guys seen the Thai special forces in real life
I have. I live only and hour and a half away from the 3rd special force regiment in changmai.
tight, my grandpa used to be in royal thai marines, now he is in the us air force
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