Royal Thai Navy
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|unit_name=<big>Royal Thai Navy</big><br><big>(RTN)</big><br><big>กองทัพเรือ, ราชนาวี</big><br><small>''([[Royal Thai General System of Transcription|RTGS]]: Kongthap Ruea, Ratcha Navy)''</small><br>
|image=[[Image:Royal Thai Navy Flag.svg|300px]]
|caption=[[List of Thai flags|Royal Thai Navy Flag.]]
|dates=1900-present
|country= [[Kingdom of Thailand]]
|allegiance= Kingdom of Thailand
|branch=[[Royal Thai Fleet]]<br>[[Royal Thai Navy Aviation Unit]]<br>[[Royal Thai Marine Corps]]
|type=[[Navy]]
|role=
|size=
|command_structure=[[Royal Thai Armed Forces]]
|garrison= [[Bangkok]]
|nickname=
|patron=
|motto=''ร่วมเครือนาวี จักยลปฐพีไพศาล''
|colors= [[Navy blue]]
|march=
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|identification_symbol=[[Image:Naval Jack of Thailand.svg|125px]]
|identification_symbol_label=Naval Jack
|identification_symbol_2=[[Image:Naval Ensign of Thailand.svg|125px]]
|identification_symbol_2_label=Naval Ensign
|battles=[[Paknam Incident]]<br>[[Battle of Koh Chang]]<br>[[Palace Rebellion]]<br>[[Manhattan Rebellion]]
|anniversaries=
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|commander1 = [[Sathiraphan Keyanon]]
|commander1_label = Commander-in-chief
|commander2 =
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|commander3 =
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|notable_commanders=[[Abhakara Kiartiwongse|Prince Abhakara]], the Prince of [[Chumphon]]<br>[[Luang Sinthusongkhramchai]]
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The '''Royal Thai Navy''' ({{lang-th|กองทัพเรือ}}) is the navy of [[Thailand]] and was established in the late 1800s. As of 2006, the Commander of the Navy was [[Sathiraphan Keyanon]], who was also a Deputy of the [[Council for National Security]] that seized power during the [[2006 Thailand coup]].
Similar to the organizational structure of the United States, the Royal Thai Navy includes the Naval Fleet, and the [[Royal Thai Marine Corps]]. The Royal Thai Navy operates out of [[Sattahip]] Naval Base.
The Royal Thai Navy operates in three Naval Area Commands: Eastern [[Gulf of Thailand]] (First NAC), Western Gulf of Thailand (Second NAC), and the [[Andaman Sea]] (''[[Indian Ocean]]'') (Third NAC). The RTN also has two air wings, located at [[Utapao]] (RTN First Air Wing) and [[Songkhla]] (RTN Second Air Wing).
The [[United States Navy]] and Royal Thai Navy conduct the annual joint operation [[Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training]] (CARAT). CARAT is an annual series of bilateral maritime training exercises between the [[United States Navy|U.S. Navy]] and the armed forces of [[Singapore]], Thailand, [[Malaysia]], [[Indonesia]], [[Brunei]] and [[Philippines]].
== Current strength ==
=== Surface Combatant Vessels===
* [[Aircraft carriers]]: 1 [6 S-70B]
* [[Frigates]]: 10
* [[Corvette]]: 7
=== Fleet Support Vessels===
* [[Patrol boats]]: 26
* [[Missile boat|Missile speed boats]]: 6
* [[Amphibious assault ships]]: 9
* [[Mekong River]] Patrol Boats:77
* Fleet support ships: 15
* Mine Counter Measure Vessels: 7
===RTN Flying Unit===
RTN Flying Unit consists of 2 Wings, each has 3 squadrons. [[HTMS Chakri Naruebet]] also has its own flying unit, consisting of 2 squadrons.
{{Main|List of equipment in Royal Thai Navy}}
===Personnel===
* [[Royal Thai Marine Corps]]: 20,000 men
* Naval Air Force: 1,700 men
==SEALs==
{{Main|Royal Thai Navy SEALs}}
== List of equipment ==
The majority of the vessels of the Royal Thai Navy are from the [[United States]] (nearly half, over 50 of RTN's 130+ vessels). However, RTN also has craft from [[UK|Britain]], [[Italy]], [[Singapore]], [[Japan]], [[Canada]], [[Netherlands]],[[People's Republic of China]] and [[Australia]]. Additionally, Thailand does produce many of their own vessels, in particular those of smaller displacement.
{{Main|List of equipment in Royal Thai Navy}}
==News==
News about Thai Navy procurement project
===New Anti-Ship Missile===
Royal Thai Navy has announced a decision to purchase C-802 to replace C-801 on Chao Phraya-class Frigate. The deal also includes the upgrade of Radar, Electronic Warfare, etc. RTN also aims to buy LY-60 SAM, if funds are allocated. <<ref>[http://www.bloggang.com/mainblog.php?id=skyman&month=07-04-2007&group=3&gblog=48 Thai Military Blog] C-802 for Thai frigates </ref>
===New Naval Helicopter===
[[United States]] announces the permission to sell 6 MH-60S Navy Hawk's to Thai Navy to enhance search and rescue capability. RTN already signed contact for 2 units and the other 4 will be procured year by year<ref>[http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/2006/04/up-to-246m-for-6-royal-thai-navy-mh60s-helicopters/index.php#more Defense Industry Daily] Up to $246M for 6 Royal Thai Navy MH-60S Helicopters </ref>
According to the news on 4 Dec 2007. RTN decided to launch a plan to buy 14 new helicopter. This include 4 MH-60S and additional 4 Super Lynx 300, also plan to buy the attack helicopter to replace AV-8S while still keep option open for a fixed-wing aircraft. <ref>[http://www.channelnewsasia.com/ Channel News Asia] Thai Navy to buy 14 new aircraft</ref>
===New Patrol craft of RTN===
By The King initiated, Thai Navy build and commissions its new patrol crafts T.991 Class. The first ship, T.991, was built in the Royal Thai Navy Dock. Another 2, T.992 and T.993, was build by Mason Shipbuilding in Thailand. These ships also inspected and evaluated closely by The King who gave many ideas to this project. He and The Queen also lead the commissioning ceremony on 30 April 2007.<ref>[http://www.bloggang.com/mainblog.php?id=skyman&month=23-04-2007&group=3&gblog=50 Thai Military Blog] ต.๙๙๑ เรือรบตามพระราชดำริ...ของกองทัพเรือไทย (Thai)</ref>
===VIP transport Aircraft===
[[Royal Thai Army]] and Royal Thai Navy signed contact with [[Embraer]] to perchase 2 [[ERJ-135]]. 1 aircraft to each force. It will uses for VIP transportation. RTN version also have a MEDEVAC capability.<ref>[http://www.embraer.com/english/content/imprensa/press_releases_detalhe.asp?id=1710 Embraer Press Release] Embraer sign contracts with the Royal Thai Army and the Royal Thai Navy</ref>
==References==
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==See also==
* [[Military of Thailand]]
* [[Royal Thai Army]]
* [[Royal Thai Air Force]]
* [[Royal Thai Marine Corps]]
* [[Military ranks of the Thai armed forces]]
==External links==
*'''(Thai)''' [http://www.navy.mi.th/ Official site]
*[http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/thailand/navy.htm Global Security – Thailand navy]
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