31st Infantry Regiment (Thailand)
| 31st Infantry Regiment, King Guard | |
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| กรมทหารราบที่ 31 รักษาพระองค์ ในพระบาทสมเด็จพระบรมชนกาธิเบศร มหาภูมิพลอดุลยเดชมหาราช บรมนาถบพิตร | |
Emblem of the 31st Infantry Regiment, King Bhumibol's Guard | |
| Active | 31st Infantry Regiment, King Guard (1980 – present) 31st Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, King's Guard (1979 – 80) 31st Combined Regiment, 1st Division, King's Guard (1976 – 79) 31st Combined Regiment (1955 – 76) |
| Country | Thailand |
| Allegiance | HM The King of Thailand |
| Branch | Royal Thai Army |
| Type | Airborne forces King's Guard Rapid deployment force |
| Size | Regiment |
| Part of | 1st Division, King's Guard |
| Garrison/HQ | Thanon Yai, Mueang Lopburi district, Lopburi |
| Nickname(s) | กองพันทหารเสือ (Musketeer battalion) กองพันมรณะ (Battalion of death) |
| Motto(s) | ยอมตายดีกว่าเป็นทาส "Death is better than be slave." |
| Engagements | |
| Decorations | Bravery Medal (1st & 2nd Battalion) |
| Website | www.rdf31.com |
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The 31st Infantry Regiment, King Bhumibol's Guard (Thai: กรมทหารราบที่ 31 รักษาพระองค์ ในพระบาทสมเด็จพระบรมชนกาธิเบศร มหาภูมิพลอดุลยเดชมหาราช บรมนาถบพิตร) is an airborne force and rapid deployment force (RDF)'s King's Guard regiment of the 1st Division, King's Guard of the Royal Thai Army (RTA). Established in 1955, the regiment comprises highly trained paratroopers with armoured cavalry capabilities. However, it is not classified as a special forces or special operations forces. Except for the pathfinder unit in the 1st Infantry Battalion, it was organized as a special operations capable forces unit with special reconnaissance capabilities in preparation for airborne operations.
The original composition of this regiment consisted of three battalions: 1st Infantry Battalion serves as the airborne forces battalion spearheading RDF operations, while the other two function as light infantry. Based in Lopburi, the regiment carries the prestigious title “King Bhumibol Adulyadej's Guards,” a tribute to its honored role in protecting the monarchy.