Royal Thai Army

The Royal Thai Army is the land warfare branch of the Royal Thai Armed Forces, responsible for protecting Thailand's sovereignty and security. It is currently newsworthy due to two main developments. First, the army is increasingly procuring Chinese-made weaponry, including VN-1 armored vehicles, despite Thailand's treaty alliance with the United States. This shift is attributed to pragmatic considerations. Second, the Thai army has recently accused Cambodia of violating a newly established ceasefire agreement by allegedly detecting over 250 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) originating from the Cambodian side. This accusation follows weeks of deadly clashes that displaced nearly one million people, highlighting the army's role in maintaining border security and regional stability.