Royal Thai Army Ranger

For the Thai paramilitary force, see Thahan Phran.

Ranger Battalion, King's Guard 3rd Special Forces Regiment, King's Guard
กองพันจู่โจมรักษาพระองค์ กรมรบพิเศษที่ 3 รักษาพระองค์
Unit insignia
Active	June 21st 1988–present
Country	Thailand
Allegiance	HM The King of Thailand
Branch	Royal Thai Army
Type	Airborne forces King's Guard Light infantry Special operations forces
Size	Battalion
Part of	Royal Thai Army Special Warfare Command
Garrison/HQ	Khao Sam Yot, Mueang Lopburi, Lopburi, Thailand
Nickname(s)	เรนเจอร์ (Ranger)
Motto(s)	ข้าคือผู้นำ (Rangers Lead the Way)
Mascot(s)	Tiger
Engagements	Internal conflict in Myanmar Maw Pokay incident Operation Border Post 9631 Southern Insurgency Cambodian–Thai border dispute
Website	swcom.rta.mi.th/index.php

The Ranger Battalion, King's Guard, 3rd Special Forces Regiment, King's Guard (Thai: กองพันจู่โจมรักษาพระองค์ กรมรบพิเศษที่ 3 รักษาพระองค์) (พัน.จจ.รอ.รพศ.3 รอ.) also known as Royal Thai Army Ranger (Thai: กองพันจู่โจม) is a Light infantry and Special operations Battalion of the Royal Thai Army. It is a part of the 3rd Special Forces Regiment, King's Guard Royal Thai Army Special Warfare Command. The unit is composed of the Ranger Company and Special Operation Company.[1]

History

Royal Thai Army Ranger Battalion was established by the Royal Thai Army order 121/31 in June 1988 as a unit that looks like a United States Army Rangers.[2]

Modern Ranger selection and training

Qualifications

• Be age 18–25.
• Be a Thai citizen.

Organization

• Ranger Battalion Headquarters
  • 1st Ranger Company, King's Guard
  • 2nd Ranger Company, King's Guard
  • 3rd Ranger Company, King's Guard

References

1. Nanuam, Wassana (3 September 2018). "Army reshuffle sees loyalists appointed". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
2. "3rd Special Forces Regiment (official Thai website)". Royal Thai Army 3rd Special Forces Regiment. Retrieved 14 March 2017.