The 2nd Infantry Division, Queen Sirikit's Guard (Thai: กองพลทหารราบที่ 2 รักษาพระองค์ ในสมเด็จพระนางเจ้าสิริกิติ์ พระบรมราชินีนาถ พระบรมราชชนนีพันปีหลวง) (พล.๒ รอ.) also known as Mechanized Infantry Division (Thai: กองพลทหารราบยานเกราะ) is a mechanized infantrydivision of the Royal Thai Army. It is currently part of the First Army Area. The division was founded by King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) in 1910. In 1988 the division was designated a King's Guard unit by cabinet order, however, as a mark of distinction the division and all its subsidiary units were put under the patronage of Queen Sirikit and has since been known as the Queen's Guard.
The division is composed of three infantryregiments and three attached units, the 2nd Infantry Regiment, Queen's Guard, the 12th Infantry Regiment, Queen's Guard, and the 21st Infantry Regiment, Queen's Guard. The division and its subsidiary units are all based east of Bangkok, headquartered in Prachinburi, with other units in Chonburi and Sa Kaeo.
The 2nd Infantry Division was formed in 1910 at the command of King Chulalongkorn, as a part of the newly reorganised Siamese army. After the Siamese revolution of 1932 the new administration temporarily dissolved all formations above battalion level, including the 2nd Infantry Division. During the Franco-Thai War of 1940-1941, the division's former components were incorporated into the Burapha Army (Eastern army), as the 2nd Division on the orders of Field Marshal Plaek Phibunsongkhram. The division remained part of the army during the Burma Campaign and supported the Phayap Army's invasion of the Shan States. After the end of the war the division was once again dissolved in 1946, this time due to budget cuts. Its headquarters was absorbed into the 2nd Infantry Regiment.[1]
In 1974 the 2nd Division was reconstituted as part of the First Army Area. During the Cold War the division defended the Thai border against Vietnamese incursions and the suppression of domestic communist agitations. The division saw action in at least four border raids by Vietnamese or Kampuchea troops, in 1975, 1978-1979, 1983, and 1984-1985.[1]
On 19 August 1988, the 2nd Infantry Division was designated a King's Guard unit by cabinet order (นร.020/14747). However, as a mark of special distinction the 2nd Infantry Division and all its subsidiary units were put under the royal patronage of Queen Sirikit and has since been known as Queen's Guard.[1]
Mission
Protect and preserve the sovereignty of the nation.
^ abc. กองพลทหารราบที่ 2 รักษาพระองค์ (Official website of the 2nd Infantry Division, King's Guard). Archived from the original on 5 June 2016. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
External links
Official website of the 2nd Infantry Division, King's Guard
Thailand Political Base: กองพลทหารราบที่ 2 รักษาพระองค์ (Thai)
December 27, 2022
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The 2nd Infantry Division Queen Sirikit s Guard Thai kxngphlthharrabthi 2 rksaphraxngkh insmedcphranangecasirikiti phrabrmrachininath phrabrmrachchnniphnpihlwng phl 2 rx also known as Mechanized Infantry Division Thai kxngphlthharrabyanekraa is a mechanized infantry division of the Royal Thai Army It is currently part of the First Army Area The division was founded by King Chulalongkorn Rama V in 1910 In 1988 the division was designated a King s Guard unit by cabinet order however as a mark of distinction the division and all its subsidiary units were put under the patronage of Queen Sirikit and has since been known as the Queen s Guard 2nd Infantry Division Queen Sirikit s Guardkxngphlthharrabthi 2 rksaphraxngkh insmedcphranangecasirikiti phrabrmrachininath phrabrmrachchnniphnpihlwngEmblem of the 2nd Infantry Division Queen Sirikit s GuardActive1910 presentCountryThailandBranch Royal Thai ArmyTypeMechanized infantryRoleClose quarters combatCombined armsForward observerJungle warfareManeuver warfareRaidingReconnaissanceSizeDivisionPart ofFirst Army AreaGarrison HQFort Promyothee Prachinburi ThailandNickname s Nakrob Burapha nkrbburpha Eastern warriors Burapha Payak burphaphykhkh Eastern tigers Motto s Ready for battle and GracefulEngagementsWorld War II Franco Thai War Pacific War Burma campaign Cold War Korean War Vietnam War Cambodian Civil War Laotian Civil War Communist insurgency in Thailand Third Indochina War Cambodian Vietnamese War Vietnamese border raids in Thailand South Thailand insurgency Cambodian Thai border disputeWebsite2id wbr rta wbr mi wbr th wbr 2id wbr The division is composed of three infantry regiments and three attached units the 2nd Infantry Regiment Queen s Guard the 12th Infantry Regiment Queen s Guard and the 21st Infantry Regiment Queen s Guard The division and its subsidiary units are all based east of Bangkok headquartered in Prachinburi with other units in Chonburi and Sa Kaeo Contents 1 History 2 Mission 3 Composition 3 1 2nd Infantry Division Queen Sirikit s Guard Headquarters 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksHistory EditThe 2nd Infantry Division was formed in 1910 at the command of King Chulalongkorn as a part of the newly reorganised Siamese army After the Siamese revolution of 1932 the new administration temporarily dissolved all formations above battalion level including the 2nd Infantry Division During the Franco Thai War of 1940 1941 the division s former components were incorporated into the Burapha Army Eastern army as the 2nd Division on the orders of Field Marshal Plaek Phibunsongkhram The division remained part of the army during the Burma Campaign and supported the Phayap Army s invasion of the Shan States After the end of the war the division was once again dissolved in 1946 this time due to budget cuts Its headquarters was absorbed into the 2nd Infantry Regiment 1 In 1974 the 2nd Division was reconstituted as part of the First Army Area During the Cold War the division defended the Thai border against Vietnamese incursions and the suppression of domestic communist agitations The division saw action in at least four border raids by Vietnamese or Kampuchea troops in 1975 1978 1979 1983 and 1984 1985 1 On 19 August 1988 the 2nd Infantry Division was designated a King s Guard unit by cabinet order nr 020 14747 However as a mark of special distinction the 2nd Infantry Division and all its subsidiary units were put under the royal patronage of Queen Sirikit and has since been known as Queen s Guard 1 Mission EditProtect and preserve the sovereignty of the nation Protection of The Royal Family Spearheaded the combat in battlefield Composition Edit 2nd Division 2nd Infantry 12th Infantry 21st Infantryclass notpageimage Locations of main units of the 2nd Infantry Division King s Guard 2nd Infantry Division Queen Sirikit s Guard Headquarters Edit 2nd Infantry Division Queen Sirikit s Guard 2nd Infantry Regiment Queen Sirikit s Guard aka Burapha Payak Thai burphaphykhkh Eastern tigers 1st Infantry Battalion Queen Sirikit s Guard 2nd Infantry Battalion Queen Sirikit s Guard 3rd Infantry Battalion Queen Sirikit s Guard 12th Infantry Regiment Queen Sirikit s Guard 1st Infantry Battalion Queen Sirikit s Guard 2nd Infantry Battalion Queen Sirikit s Guard 3rd Infantry Battalion Queen Sirikit s Guard 21st Infantry Regiment Queen Sirikit s Guard aka Thahan Suea Rachini Thai thharesuxrachini the queen s tiger soldiers 1st Infantry Battalion Queen Sirikit s Guard 2nd Infantry Battalion Queen Sirikit s Guard 3rd Infantry Battalion Queen Sirikit s Guard 2nd Field Artillery Regiment Queen Sirikit s Guard 2nd Field Artillery Battalion Queen Sirikit s Guard 12th Field Artillery Battalion Queen Sirikit s Guard 21st Field Artillery Battalion Queen Sirikit s Guard 102nd Field Artillery Battalion Queen Sirikit s Guard 2nd Service Support Regiment Queen Sirikit s Guard Logistic Battalion Queen Sirikit s Guard 2nd Cavalry Squadron Queen Sirikit s Guard 30th Cavalry Squadron Queen Sirikit s Guard 2nd Signal Corp Battalion Queen Sirikit s Guard 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion Queen Sirikit s Guard 2nd Medical Battalion Queen Sirikit s Guard 2nd Anti tank Company Queen Sirikit s Guard 12th Military Police Battalion 2nd Long Range Reconnaissance Patrols Company 12th Military Circle 14th Military Circle 18th Military Circle 19th Military CircleSee also Edit1st Division Thailand 4th 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 ArmyReferences Edit a b c prawtikxngphlthharrabthi 2 rksaphraxngkh Thai kxngphlthharrabthi 2 rksaphraxngkh Official website of the 2nd Infantry Division King s Guard Archived from the original on 5 June 2016 Retrieved 22 June 2016 External links EditOfficial website of the 2nd Infantry Division King s Guard Thailand Political Base kxngphlthharrabthi 2 rksaphraxngkh Thai Retrieved from https en 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