History
According to Thai military history, the "Thahan Ma-Rine", or "Marine Soldiers" were established in 1833 during the reign of King Rama the Third. The word "Ma-Rine" is a direct translation of the English word, "Marine". The development of the Marine Corps can be divided into three periods:
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