ASEAN
countries, which have doubled their military expenditures in only ten
years, have been undergoing a rapid modernisation. Thailand, situated
right at the very centre of the ASEAN
region is determined to upgrade its air, naval and land weapon
systems.

Predominantly
a land force, the Royal Thai Army’s main elements comprise seven
infantry divisions and one armoured division. Equipment associated
with this force dates from 1950s and 1960s.