Thai royal command appoints four military officers as bodyguards
A royal command has been issued, appointing four military officers as royal bodyguards. Yesterday, February 5, the Royal Gazette published the royal command detailing the appointments.
These appointments are made under the authority of Section 7 of the Royal Security Act of 2017, in conjunction with Sections 6, 8, and 10 of the Royal Bodyguard Act of 1937, and Section 4 of the Ministry of Defence Regulations on the Appointment of Royal Bodyguards of 2016.
The following officers have been appointed to continue serving as royal bodyguards: Rear Admiral Wasan Traijit, Rear Admiral Yodpong Dechakup, Air Vice Marshal Nitas Yubrapat, and Colonel Apichai Thongthamnachart. These appointments are effective from February 16.
The announcement was made on January 31, marking the 10th year of the current reign, reported KhaoSod.
Thailand’s Royal Bodyguard Command is an elite unit responsible for the protection of the Thai royal family, particularly His Majesty the King and other senior royals. The bodyguards play a crucial role in ensuring the security and safety of the monarchy, which is deeply revered in Thai society.
The Royal Bodyguard Command operates under the Royal Security Command, which is part of the Thai Armed Forces. It is tasked with protecting the monarch and maintaining order during royal engagements.
The unit comprises highly trained personnel from the Royal Thai Army, the Royal Thai Police, and specialised military and security forces.
There are several key units within the Royal Security Command, including the King’s Close Bodyguards, who are directly responsible for the personal security of the King, the Queen’s and Royal Family’s Security Division, which protects other senior royal members, and the 904 Royal Guards, a prestigious regiment often seen in ceremonial events.
Royal bodyguards undergo rigorous training in security tactics, intelligence gathering, and combat skills.
Their responsibilities include providing personal protection to the king and royal family, securing royal palaces and residences, escorting royals during official engagements and foreign visits, and preventing potential threats while handling emergency situations.
In addition to their security duties, royal bodyguards also participate in grand ceremonies and parades, often wearing traditional red and gold uniforms. They are a visible symbol of loyalty and devotion to the monarchy.
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