January 18 in Thailand is Royal Thai Armed Forces Day (Wan Kong Thap Thai — วันกองทัพไทย), commemorating King Naresuan of Siam’s victorious elephant duel against the Burmese Uparaja in which he killed Crown Prince Mingyi Swa. calculated to have occurred in 1593. Prior to 2007, the observation was held on January 25. The Royal Thai Armed Forces defend the independence and territorial integrity of Thailand. It is also … Continue reading Royal Thai Armed Forces Day / วันกองทัพไทย