Royal Thai Navy
The Royal Thai Navy (Abrv: RTN, ทร.; Thai: กองทัพเรือไทย, RTGS: kong thap ruea thai) is the naval warfare force of Thailand. Established in 1906, it was modernised by the Admiral Prince Abhakara Kiartiwongse (1880–1923) who is known as the father of the Royal Navy. It has a structure that includes the naval fleet, Royal Thai Marine Corps, and Air and Coastal Defence Command. The RTN headquarters is at Sattahip Naval Base.
| Royal Thai Navy | |
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| กองทัพเรือ | |
Emblem of the Royal Thai Navy | |
| Founded | 20 November 1906 (117 years) |
| Country | Thailand |
| Branch | |
| Type | Navy |
| Role | Naval warfare |
| Size | 84,000 active personnel 241 ships 302 Aircraft |
| Part of | Royal Thai Armed Forces |
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| Nickname(s) | "ทร." "Thor raw" Abbreviation of Navy "ราชนาวี" "Raj Navy" Royal Navy |
| Motto(s) | ร่วมเครือนาวี จักยลปฐพีไพศาล ('Join the Navy to see the world') |
| Colours | Navy blue |
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| Website | navy.mi.th |
| Commanders | |
| Commander-in-chief | Admiral Adung Phan-iam |
| Insignia | |
| Flag | |
| Naval jack and unit colour | |
| Naval ensign | |
| Fin flash | |
The navy operates three naval area commands (NAC): Northern Gulf of Thailand (First NAC); Southern Gulf of Thailand (Second NAC); and the Andaman Sea (Indian Ocean) (Third NAC). RTN also has two air wings and one flying unit on its aircraft carrier.
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