7th Infantry Division (Thailand)
The 7th Infantry Division (Thai: กองพลทหารราบที่ 7) (พล.ร.๗.) is an Alpine Infantry division of the Royal Thai Army, it is currently a part of the Third Army Area. The unit is composed of the 7th Infantry Regiment and 17th Infantry Regiment.[1][2]
| 7th Infantry Division | |
|---|---|
| กองพลทหารราบที่ 7 | |
| Active | March 17th 2011–present |
| Country | Thailand |
| Branch |  |
| Type | Light infantry Alpine Infantry |
| Role | Mountain warfare |
| Size | Division |
| Part of | Third Army Area |
| Garrison/HQ | Mae Rim, Chiang Mai, Thailand |
| Motto(s) | We Stay Up Front |
| Engagements |
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| Website | http://www.infdiv7.com/index1.htm(in Thai) |
History
The 7th Infantry Division was established by the Abhisit government to approve the proposal of the Ministry of Defence. Later, the Army has severing the order 9/54 on 17 March 2011 to establishing the 7th Infantry Division. It located at Fort Chao Khun Nen, Mae Rim, Chiang Mai.[3]
Organization
7th Infantry Division Headquarters
- 7th Infantry Division
- 7th Infantry Regiment
- 1st Infantry Battalion
- 2nd Infantry Battalion
- 5th Infantry Battalion
- 17th Infantry Regiment
- 2nd Infantry Battalion
- 3rd Infantry Battalion
- 4th Infantry Battalion
- 7th Field Artillery Battalion
- 17th Field Artillery Battalion
- 7th Infantry Regiment
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See also
- Thailand in the Vietnam War
- 1st Infantry Division (Thailand)
- 2nd Infantry Division (Thailand)
- 3rd Infantry Division (Thailand)
- 4th Infantry Division (Thailand)
- 5th Infantry Division (Thailand)
- 9th Infantry Division (Thailand)
- 15th Infantry Division (Thailand)
- King's Guard (Thailand)
- Royal Thai Army
- Thai Royal Guards parade
References
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