9th Infantry Division (Thailand)
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The 9th Infantry Division (Thai: กองพลทหารราบที่ 9) (พล.ร.๙.) also known as Black Panthers Division (Thai: กองพลเสือดำ) is an infantry division of the Royal Thai Army, it is currently a part of the First Army Area. The unit is composed of the 9th Infantry Regiment, 19th Infantry Regiment and 29th Infantry Regiment.
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9th Infantry Division | |
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กองพลทหารราบที่ 9 | |
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Active | January 14th 1968–present |
Country | Thailand |
Branch | ![]() |
Type | Infantry |
Role | Combined arms |
Size | Division |
Part of | First Army Area |
Garrison/HQ | Fort Surasi, Kanchanaburi, Thailand |
Nickname(s) | Black Panthers Division (กองพลเสือดำ) |
Mascot(s) | Black panther |
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Website | http://www.surasee.com/index.php(in Thai) |
Commanders | |
Ceremonial chief | Wutthaya Chanthamat |
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