30th Cavalry Squadron, Queen's Guard (Thailand)
The 30th Cavalry Squadron, 2nd Infantry Division, Queen Sirikit's Guard (Thai: กองพันทหารม้าที่ 30 กองพลทหารราบที่ 2 รักษาพระองค์ ในสมเด็จพระนางเจ้าสิริกิติ์ พระบรมราชินีนาถ พระบรมราชชนนีพันปีหลวง) (ม.พัน.๓๐.พล.ร.๒ รอ.) is an King's Guard Mechanized infantry and Armour Squadron of the Royal Thai Army, it is currently a part of the 2nd Infantry Division, Queen Sirikit's Guard.[1]
| 30th Cavalry Squadron 2nd Infantry Division, Queen Sirikit's Guard | |
|---|---|
| กองพันทหารม้าที่ 30 กองพลทหารราบที่ 2 รักษาพระองค์ | |
 Unit insignia | |
| Active | November 10th 1989–present |
| Country | Thailand |
| Branch |  |
| Type | Armoured warfare |
| Role | Mechanized infantry |
| Size | Battalion Squadron |
| Part of |  |
| Garrison/HQ | Ban Phra, Mueang Prachinburi, Prachinburi, Thailand |
| Nickname(s) | 30th Cavalry Squadron(ม.พัน 30) |
| Engagements | |
| Website | http://cavalry30.com/web/(in Thai) |
| Commanders | |
| Ceremonial chief | Khattiya Sawasdipol |
History
In 1978 the 30th Cavalry Squadron is 5th Armoured Reconnaissance Company. In 1983 transition from the 5th Armoured Reconnaissance Company to the Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron. In 1989 Royal Thai Army established the 30th Cavalry Squadron, Queen's Guard.
Mission
Patrol and support infantry unit.
Weapons
See also
- 1st Infantry Division (Thailand)
- 2nd Infantry Division (Thailand)
- 7th Infantry Division (Thailand)
- 9th Infantry Division (Thailand)
- 4th Tank Battalion, King's Guard (Thailand)
- King's Guard (Thailand)
- Royal Thai Army
- Thai Royal Guards parade
References
- "ประวัติกองพลทหารราบที่ 2 รักษาพระองค์ (Thai)". 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.
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