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The 7th Infantry Division (Thai: กองพลทหารราบที่ 7) (พล.ร.๗.) is a mountain 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] Normally, Thai infantry can fight the mountain terrain to a certain extent, but with the threat along the border that is a struggle between the ethnic minority and the Burmese government, including drug problems. So, the Royal Thai Army has established a mountain infantry unit specializing in fighting in forest, steep, and hard-to-reach areas to respond to the threats of the border with steep mountain forest terrain.
| 7th Infantry Division | |
|---|---|
| กองพลทหารราบที่ 7 | |
| Active | March 17th 2011–present |
| Country | Thailand |
| Branch |  Royal Thai Army |
| Type | Mountain infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Part of | Third Army Area |
| Garrison/HQ | Mae Rim, Chiang Mai, Thailand |
| Motto(s) | We Stay Up Front |
| Engagements |
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| Website | http://www.infdiv7.com/index1.htm(in Thai) |
History
editThe 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
edit7th Infantry Division Headquarters
edit- 7th Infantry Division
- 7th Infantry Regiment
- 1st Infantry Battalion (Designated as 3rd Army Area Rapid Deployment Force)
- 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
- 7th Infantry Regiment