Special operations force of the Royal Thai Army For the Thai paramilitary force, see Thahan Phran.
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| Ranger Battalion, King's Guard 3rd Special Forces Regiment, King's Guard | |
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| กองพันจู่โจมรักษาพระองค์ กรมรบพิเศษที่ 3 รักษาพระองค์ | |
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| Active | June 21st 1988–present |
| Country |  Thailand |
| Allegiance | HM The King of Thailand |
| Branch |  Royal Thai Army |
| Type | Airborne forces King's Guard Light infantry Special operations forces |
| Size | Battalion |
| Part of | Royal Thai Army Special Warfare Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Khao Sam Yot, Mueang Lopburi, Lopburi, Thailand |
| Nickname(s) | เรนเจอร์ (Ranger) |
| Motto(s) | ข้าคือผู้นำ (Rangers Lead the Way) |
| Mascot(s) | Tiger |
| Engagements | Internal conflict in Myanmar
Southern Insurgency Cambodian–Thai border dispute |
| Website | swcom |
The Ranger Battalion, King's Guard, 3rd Special Forces Regiment, King's Guard (Thai: กองพันจู่โจมรักษาพระองค์ กรมรบพิเศษที่ 3 รักษาพระองค์) (พัน.จจ.รอ.รพศ.3 รอ.) also known as Royal Thai Army Ranger (Thai: กองพันจู่โจม) is a Light infantry and Special operations Battalion of the Royal Thai Army. It is a part of the 3rd Special Forces Regiment, King's Guard Royal Thai Army Special Warfare Command. The unit is composed of the Ranger Company and Special Operation Company.
History
Royal Thai Army Ranger Battalion was established by the Royal Thai Army order 121/31 in June 1988 as a unit that looks like a United States Army Rangers.
Modern Ranger selection and training
Qualifications
- Be age 18–25.
- Be a Thai citizen.
Organization
- Ranger Battalion Headquarters
- 1st Ranger Company, King's Guard
- 2nd Ranger Company, King's Guard
- 3rd Ranger Company, King's Guard
References
- Nanuam, Wassana (3 September 2018). "Army reshuffle sees loyalists appointed". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- "3rd Special Forces Regiment (official Thai website)". Royal Thai Army 3rd Special Forces Regiment. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
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