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1st Division (Thailand)

1st Division (Thailand)

The1st Division, King’s Guard(Thai: กองพลที่ 1 รักษาพระองค์) (พล.๑ รอ.) is aninfantrydivision of the Royal Thai Army, it is currently a part of the First Army Area. King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) founded the division in 1905. The Royal Command of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) designated the division as a King’s Guard unit in 1973.

The division comprises threeinfantryregiments and four attachment units, the 1st Infantry Regiment, King’s Own Bodyguard, the 11th Infantry Regiment, King’s Guard and the 31st Infantry Regiment, King’s Guard. The division and its subsidiary units are mostly based in or around Bangkok, Thailand. The 31st Regiment is garrisoned in Lopburi.

1st Division, King’s Guard
กองพลที่ 1 รักษาพระองค์
Active 1905-present
Country Thailand
Branch Royal Thai Army
Type Infantry
Size Division
Garrison/HQ Bangkok, Thailand
Nickname(s) Wongthewan
(วงศ์เทวัญ,Divine clique)
Engagements
Website www.rta.mi.th/21100u[5]

History

Prince Chirapravati Voradej, the Prince of Nakhon Chaisi was instrumental in reorganizing the army in 1905, he later served as Minister of Defence from 1910-1913.

Prince Chirapravati Voradej, the Prince of Nakhon Chaisi was instrumental in reorganizing the army in 1905, he later served as Minister of Defence from 1910-1913.

The command of King Chulalongkorn formed the division in 1905 on the recommendation of the Prince Chirapravati Voradej, the director of operations of the Ministry of Defence. The Prince wanted to organize the Siamese army on European lines, comprising at least ten army divisions. By 1906, the 1st Division became fully recruited and garrisoned in Bangkok. In 1908, the army was once again reorganized, by this date the division was made up of five units (1st Infantry Regiment, King’s Own Bodyguard, 2nd Infantry Regiment (the name later changed to 11th Infantry), 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Artillery Battery and the 1st Engineer Regiment). The 1st Division was then given the responsibility of protecting the king, his Grand Palace, the royal capital and the surrounding Menam basin.[1]

In the early hours of 24 June 1932, a revolution broke out in Bangkok. The Khana Ratsadon (a group of disgruntled military officers and civilians) staged a coup d’état to replace theabsolute ruleof King Prajadhipok (Rama VII) with aconstitutional monarchy. The conspirators began by arresting key military personnel in the capital, including the Commander of the 1st Infantry Division; Phraya Saena Sonogram (Mom Rajawongse Ei Noppawong) at his private residence. A scuffle ensued and an unnamed Lieutenant shot and wounded the resisting commander. Sometime later, a Major Luang Kraichingrit (Puth Vinitchaikul) of the King’s Own Bodyguards ordered a company of troops towards the Makawan bridge to resist the coup; however, by that time the revolution was a fait accompli and the troops were ordered to return to their barracks. Other than this one incidence of violence, the revolution was carried out smoothly without further bloodshed. The King complied with the Khana Ratsadon’s demands and Siam was granted its first Constitution in December of the same year. As a result of the coup, the new administration temporarily dissolved all formations above battalion level, including the 1st Infantry Division.[1][2]

During the Franco-Thai War of 1940-1941, the division’s former components incorporated the Burapha Army (Eastern army) on the orders of Field Marshal Plaek Phibunsongkhram. The division took part in the army’s objectives of retaking the French Indochinese provinces of Sisophon and Battambang (now in modern-day Cambodia). After this brief conflict, the Burapha Army formation disbanded and the 1st Infantry Division commenced in 1942.[1]

In 1948, the division moved into a permanent headquarters next to the Suan Kularb Mansion of the Dusit Palace. In 1956, the Royal Thai Army reorganized and the 1st Infantry Division came under the command of the First Army Area. In 1958, the division, in full, took part in the Royal guards parade to celebrate the birthday of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Since that year, the division have taken part in the organizing and performing of the ceremony until the present day. On the 2 April 1973, Royal Command designated the 1st Infantry Division as a King’s Guard unit and changed its name to ‘1st Division, King’s Guard’, the first of its kind.[1]

Current composition

Locations of Main units of the 1st Infantry Division, King's Guard

Locations of Main units of the 1st Infantry Division, King’s Guard

  • [[INLINE_IMAGE|//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/04/Emblem_of_the_1st_Infantry_Regiment%2C_King%27s_Own_Bodyguard.svg/30px-Emblem_of_the_1st_Infantry_Regiment%2C_King%27s_Own_Bodyguard.svg.png|//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/04/Emblem_of_the_1st_Infantry_Regiment%2C_King%27s_Own_Bodyguard.svg/45px-Emblem_of_the_1st_Infantry_Regiment%2C_King%27s_Own_Bodyguard.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/04/Emblem_of_the_1st_Infantry_Regiment%2C_King%27s_Own_Bodyguard.svg/60px-Emblem_of_the_1st_Infantry_Regiment%2C_King%27s_Own_Bodyguard.svg.png 2x|Emblem of the 1st Infantry Regiment, King’s Own Bodyguard.svg|h28|w30]] 1st Infantry Regiment, King’s Close Bodyguard(a.k.a. “Mahat Lek Ratchawanlop” Thai: มหาดเล็กราชวัลลภ:The king’s close bodyguards) 1st Infantry Battalion, 1st King’s Own Bodyguard Regiment 2nd Infantry Battalion, 1st King’s Own Bodyguard Regiment 3rd Infantry Battalion, 1st King’s Own Bodyguard Regiment

  • [[INLINE_IMAGE|//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8a/Emblem_of_the_11th_Infantry_Regiment%2C_King%27s_Guard.svg/30px-Emblem_of_the_11th_Infantry_Regiment%2C_King%27s_Guard.svg.png|//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8a/Emblem_of_the_11th_Infantry_Regiment%2C_King%27s_Guard.svg/45px-Emblem_of_the_11th_Infantry_Regiment%2C_King%27s_Guard.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8a/Emblem_of_the_11th_Infantry_Regiment%2C_King%27s_Guard.svg/60px-Emblem_of_the_11th_Infantry_Regiment%2C_King%27s_Guard.svg.png 2x|Emblem of the 11th Infantry Regiment, King’s Guard.svg|h31|w30]] 11th Infantry Regiment, King’s Close Bodyguard(a.k.a. “Tahan Lorm Wang” Thai: ทหารล้อมวัง:The palace bodyguards) 1st Infantry Battalion, 11th King’s Own Bodyguard Regiment 2nd Infantry Battalion, 11th King’s Own Bodyguard Regiment 3rd Infantry Battalion, 11th King’s Own Bodyguard Regiment

  • [[INLINE_IMAGE|//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b4/Emblem_of_the_31st_Infantry_Regiment%2C_King%27s_Guard.svg/30px-Emblem_of_the_31st_Infantry_Regiment%2C_King%27s_Guard.svg.png|//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b4/Emblem_of_the_31st_Infantry_Regiment%2C_King%27s_Guard.svg/45px-Emblem_of_the_31st_Infantry_Regiment%2C_King%27s_Guard.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b4/Emblem_of_the_31st_Infantry_Regiment%2C_King%27s_Guard.svg/60px-Emblem_of_the_31st_Infantry_Regiment%2C_King%27s_Guard.svg.png 2x|Emblem of the 31st Infantry Regiment, King’s Guard.svg|h39|w30]] 31st Infantry Regiment, King Bhumibol’s Guard(Airborne infantry, Rapid deployment force) 1st Infantry Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, King Bhumibol’s Guard 2nd Infantry Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, King Bhumibol’s Guard 3rd Infantry Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, King Bhumibol’s Guard

  • 1st Field Artillery Regiment, King’s Guard1st Field Artillery Battalion, 1st Field Artillery Regiment, King’s Guard. 11th Field Artillery Battalion, 1st Field Artillery Regiment, King’s Guard. 31st Field Artillery Battalion, 1st Field Artillery Regiment, King’s Guard.

  • 4th Tank Battalion, 1st Division, King’s Guard

  • 1st Long Range Reconnaissance Patrols Company

  • 1st Engineer Battalion, 1st Division, King’s Guard

  • 1st Signal Battalion, 1st Division, King’s Guard (former King’s Guard)

  • 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Division, King’s Guard (former King’s Guard)

See also

  • 2nd Infantry Division (Thailand)

  • 5th Infantry Division (Thailand)

  • 7th Infantry Division (Thailand)

  • 9th Infantry Division (Thailand)

  • 15th Infantry Division (Thailand)

  • King’s Guard (Thailand)

  • Royal Thai Army

  • Thai Royal Guards parade

References

[1]

Citation Linkwww.rta.mi.th“History of the 1st Division, King’s Guard (English)”.กองพลที่ 1 รักษาพระองค์ (Official website of the 1st Infantry Division, King’s Guard). Archived from the original on 2016-08-13. Retrieved 22 June 2016.

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[2]

Citation Linkopenlibrary.orgStowe, Judith (1991).Siam Becomes Thailand: A Story of Intrigue. United Kingdom: C. Hurst & Co. p. 18. ISBN 0-8248-1394-4.

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Citation Linkweb.archive.orgOfficial website of the 1st Infantry Division, King’s Guard

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Citation Linkwww.politicalbase.in.thThailand Political Base:กองพลที่ 1 รักษาพระองค์(Thai)

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Citation Linkwww.rta.mi.thwww.rta.mi.th/21100u

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Citation Linkweb.archive.org“History of the 1st Division, King’s Guard (English)”

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Citation Linkwww.rta.mi.ththe original

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Citation Linkweb.archive.orgOfficial website of the 1st Infantry Division, King’s Guard

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Citation Linkwww.politicalbase.in.thThailand Political Base:กองพลที่ 1 รักษาพระองค์(Thai)

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Citation Linken.wikipedia.orgThe original version of this page is from Wikipedia, you can edit the page right here on Everipedia.Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Additional terms may apply.See everipedia.org/everipedia-termsfor further details.Images/media credited individually (click the icon for details).

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