13 January 2023 at the 1st Army Area, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense presided over the ceremony on the 113th anniversary of the 113th anniversary of the establishment of the 1st Army Region, with former commanders of the 1st Army Region, such as Gen. Kampana Ruddit, Privy Councilor, Gen. Paiboon Koomchaya, Gen. Anupong Paojinda, Minister Interior: Gen. Udomdej Sitabutr, Gen. Niphon Pharannit, Gen. Kukiat Srinakha, Gen. Paisan Kattanyu
by Gen. Charoenchai Hinthao, Deputy Army Commander (Deputy Army Commander) as a representative of Army Commander-in-Chief Gen. Narongpan Jitkaewthae attended the ceremony along with representatives of the armed forces National Police Agency government agency The private sector attended the ceremony in unison with Lieutenant General Phana Klaewplodthuk.
The commander of the 1st Army Region welcomes
The 1st Army Region was established on January 13, 1910, in which His Majesty King Rama VI graciously arranged a division into the 1st Army, consisting of the 1st Brigade, Bangkok Military Circle, 2nd Brigade, Nakhon Chaisi Province and the Brigade. 3. The old capital city has an army headquarters located in the Ministry of Defense, with Major General Chao Nong Ya Ther. Krom Muen Kamphaeng Phet Akarayothin He held the position of the first general. Therefore, the 1st Army Area has determined that January 13 of every year is the day of the establishment of the 1st Army Area.
The 1st Army Area is a unit directly under the Royal Thai Army. Responsible areas include Bangkok and 25 central provinces of the country with important missions.
national defense By acting in the role of The 1st Army Area Operations Center organizes two border defense forces, namely the Eastern Forces. responsible for the eastern border in the area of Sa Kaeo Province, a distance of 168 kilometers and the Surasri Army in charge of the western border in the areas of Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Phetchaburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan The total length is 846 kilometers.
internal security By acting in the role of The Internal Security Operations Command Region 1 integrates relevant units in solving security problems in the area. Bangkok and 25 central provinces maintaining order in the country by preparing to be ready in maintaining order By considering the level of use of force according to the situation and establishing a situation monitoring team to act as a commander and immediately report the situation according to the chain of command
country development By acting in the role of the 1st Army Region Disaster Relief Center, helping people suffering from various disasters in Bangkok and 25 central provinces And support the work of the government as assigned to develop the country.
In addition, it has performed a mission to honor Offering the safety of the royal family and respond to various Royal Projects By coordinating with relevant agencies to support the implementation of the project. to produce concrete results for people to have a good quality of life
In order to become a modern, capable, unified and efficient army with honor and dignity, it is the main force in the defense of the nation, religion and monarchy. To remain stable and able to adapt to be ready to face all forms of threats. It is the confidence of the commander. and is the faith of the people forever
