Royal Thai Armed Forces
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The Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTARF) are the armed forces of the Kingdom of Thailand.
The Siamese Expeditionary Force in Paris, 1919.
Thailand soldiers arriving at Busan
Thai soldiers boarding a USAF aircraft, during the Vietnam War.
Thai and US military training together during Cobra Gold 2001.
Royal Thai Navy
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The Royal Thai Navy is the naval warfare force of Thailand. Established in 1906, it was modernised by the Admiral Prince Abhakara Kiartiwongse (1880–1923) who is known as the father of the Royal Navy. It has a structure that includes the naval fleet, Royal Thai Marine Corps, and Air and Coastal Defence Command. The RTN headquarters is at Sattahip Naval Base.
Chulachomklao Fort firing on French ships
HTMS Thonburi, 1938
HTMS Matchanu and HTMS Wirun, Kobe Port, 1938