King's Guard (Thailand)

The King's Guard (Thai: ทหารรักษาพระองค์; RTGS: Thahan Raksa Phra Ong) is a ceremonial designation given by the Monarchy of Thailand to the various units within the Royal Thai Armed Forces. Practical and real security of the Royal family has since 1992 been provided by the Royal Security Command, which is an agency that is completely independent of the armed forces.

King's Guard
ทหารรักษาพระองค์
King's Guard during a royal ceremony in 2012
Active1859–present
Country
  • Siam (1859–1948)
  •  Thailand (1948–present)
Branch
  •  Royal Thai Army
  •  Royal Thai Navy
  •  Royal Thai Air Force
Type
  • Guard Corps (Army)
  • Guard Brigade (Navy and Air Force)
RoleExecutive protection
Size87 regimental units
MarchRoyal Guards March
(มาร์ชราชวัลลภ, March Raja Vanlop)
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