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
ActiveMarch 17th 2011–present
CountryThailand
Branch Royal Thai Army
TypeLight infantry
Mountain infantry
RoleLight infantry
Mountain warfare
SizeDivision
Part ofThird Army Area
Garrison/HQMae Rim, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Motto(s)We Stay Up Front
Engagements
Websitehttp://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

See also

References

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