Organization
The Royal Thai Army is divided into four Army Areas:
- First Army (Thailand) - headquartered in Bangkok and is responsible for the country's western and central provinces including the capital city.
- 1st, 2nd, 9th and 11th infantry divisions, and
- 2nd cavalry division, and
- 1st Development division.
- Second Army - headquartered in Nakhon Ratchasima and is responsible for the northeastern quadrant.
- 3rd, 6th Infantry Divisions, and
- 3rd Cavalry Division, and
- 2nd Development Division (Nakhon Ratchasima)
- Third Army (Thailand) - headquartered in Phitsanulok, responsible for the northern and northwestern parts of the kingdom.
- 4th, 7th infantry division, and
- 1st cavalry division, and
- 3rd development division.
- Fourth Army - headquartered in Nakhon Si Thammarat, responsible for southern Thailand.
- 5th, 15th infantry divisions, and
- 4th development division.
Jane's Defence Weekly for 15 August 2012 said that two new combat formations had been approved by the previous Pheu Thai administration. The new 7th Infantry Division is based at Mae Rim, near Chiang Mai, and the new 3rd Cavalry Division is based at Khon Kaem.
The Royal Guards (Thailand) form several separate regiments within these formations.
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