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History of the Royal Thai Army

History of the Royal Thai Army
The Monarch – Highest Armed Forces Commander
                        Under the sublime leadership of generations of great monarchs, the army has been integral to the survival and stability of Thailand ever since the Thai nation came into existence.
                        From ancient times, the kingdom’s great monarchs have distinguished themselves as righteous rulers in time of peace and as formidable warriors in time of war. Thais of all ages are infinitely indebted to their incomparable kings for the national heritage, and for the freedom and independence they have enjoyed till today.
                        The kingdom’s monarchs have for centuries been exalted as the highest commanders of the armed forces by virtue of their kingship and because of their life-long commitment to defend the sovereignty of the kingdom. In 1940, the ministry of defense decreed that the monarch become upon his accession to throne, the highest commander of the armed forces.
                        In addition to their military leadership, the king’s boundless mercy add righteousness has for generations helped stabilize the nation and strengthen the unity of Thais of all creeds and from all walks of life.
                        Historically, the first integrated Thai kingdom took shape some 700 years ago. The Sukhothai kingdom, which lasted from 1257 to 1438, was most glorious under King Ramkhamhaeng the Great. During his reign(1279 – 1319), King Ramkhamhaeng expanded the Thai borders in all directions. His military might and tactical prowess was indisputable.
                        Thanks to the country’s two great kings and warriors, Thailand regained its independence under King Naresuan the Great (1590 – 1605) of the Ayudhaya kingdom, once again under King Taksin the Great (1767 – 1782) of the Thon Buri period. Counting on the kingdom’s military might as well as the indomitable fighting spirit of Thai warriors, King Naresuan and King Taksin liberated the Thai people from foreign lords and masters, who had hitherto dominated the Southeast Asian region. A historic battle in recent time was the nine-army battle early in the Rattanakosin era.
                        Crown Prince Surasinghanart, acting on the order of King Rama I, led forces to repel the invading enemies in the West. With a mere 70,000 – strong troops, the Thai armed forces valiantly and tactically stood up against the 144,000 troops, forcing the aggressors to retreat in humiliation. Thai was the last most memorable battle prior to the advent of the Western colonization era that posed a great threat to the kingdom’s sovereignty.
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