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Historical Development of the Thai Military
Sukhothai Kingdom (1257 – 1438)
King Ramkhamhaeng the
Great (1279 – 1319) expanded the Sukhothai kingdom in all directions through
his astute foreign policy, comprising the complementary elements of national defense
and expansionism. The great king, as well as his successors, fearlessly fought
in the front line along his brave warriors in all battles, inspiring his troops
to decisive victories throughout his reign.
The peacetime kingdom saw
soldiers conduct themselves as law-abiding citizens. When the kingdom was at
war, all physically fit males became soldiers in defense of their motherland.
Though a mighty warrior,
King Ramkhamhaeng extended his paternal love to all his subjects. And, to
express his concern for their happiness and well-being, he introduced the
acclaimed paternalistic system with the king, despite his absolute power,
maintaining a father-son relationship with his subordinates across the kingdom.
The king was always mindful of his subjects’problems and needs.
Unlike the Khmer rulers
who, by virtue of their diving right, would stretch their absolute power to the
full, King Ramkhamhaeng, firm and yet benign, was adored for his righteousness
and for his boundless love and care for all his subjects.
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วันศุกร์ที่ 17 พฤษภาคม พ.ศ. 2556
Take-Off
From the earliest days, man had been dreaming of flying. Not
until 17 December 1903, when the Wright brothers got “The Flyer” off the
ground, did that dream come true.
7 years after
that first flight, a flying demonstration was introduced at the Royal Bangkok
Sports Club on 31 January 1911, with General HRH Prince Chakrabongse Bhuvanath,
Prince of Bisnulok, Chief of the Army General
Staff, and Major General HRH Prince Purachatra, Commander of the Army
Engineers, who both took a ride on the plane.
His Majesty King
Vajiravudh had his mind set in the modernization of military. Once General HRH
Prince Chirapravati Voradej, the Minister of Defence, toured Europe to observe
military affairs in early 1911, found advance progress on aviation in France.
Upon his return he reported to General HRH Prince Chakrabongse Bhuvanath, The
three became more convinced of the importance and dire necessity of employing
airplane for national defense and security, the idea of sending Thais to learn
about flying in Europe became apparent. The Ministry of War then issued an
order to select the 3 most prolific army officers to go and learn about flying
in France.
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Red Uniform
Red Aiguillette was initiated by Air Marshal Phraya
Chalermakas (Sunee Suwanprateep) to alleviate frequent crash and loss of many pilots causing
apprehension among prospective pilots and parents.
Air Marshal Phraya Chalermakas made certain that aviator went
through meticulous trainings, with all capability and technique of a fighter
pilot. Incentive was added to pilot salary for the perilous duty. Fighter pilot
uniform became more dignified : Russian trousers with a semi-breeches type cut,
aviator boots, Aviator wing, and the “Red Aiguillette” exclusive for the
fighter pilot – the pride adorn with the uniform.
Being a “Red Aiguillette” fighter pilot became an
inspirational and earnest wish of Thai lads of the era, albeit the solution to
the scarcity of fighter pilot.
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