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Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy
Name of the premier service
academy of the
Royal Thai Army,
established on 5 August 1887 (fig.) by King
Rama V
(fig.) and initially housed in the back of
the
Saranrom
Palace (fig.) in
Bangkok,
where today the
Royal Thai Survey Department
(fig.) is located,
CRMA moved to
Nakhon Nayok
Province in 1986 (fig.).
Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy is an educational
institution that focuses on creating cadets with academic
knowledge, military skills, and leadership skills to be ready
for work after graduation and be able to perform as professional
commissioned officers of the Royal Thai Army. The academy offers rigorous military and academic training, with cadets
graduating as second lieutenants after five years. The academy admits
only male applicants and provides scholarships for outstanding cadets to
study abroad. CRMA opens applications for male students who have
completed
mathayom
4, aged no less than 16 and no more than 18 years. Applications
are accepted from January to March of each year. The
examinations are divided into two rounds: the first round is an
academic examination in mathematics, science, social studies,
religion and culture, Thai language, and English. Once students
pass the academic examinations, the second round is conducted,
which consists of a physical examination, an interview, and a
physical education examination. If applicants pass both rounds,
they will be selected to study as a military cadet in the Royal
Thai Army for two years at the Military Preparatory School. They
will then continue their studies at CRMA under the bachelor's
degree program for five years before graduating as commissioned
officers in the Royal Thai Army. Cadet life follows a strict daily schedule, with
additional specialized military training each year. CRMA has produced
many of Thailand’s military leaders, including prime ministers. See also
Chulachomklao,
Royal Thai Armed Forces,
History of Thai Army Uniforms,
Ranks of the Royal Thai
Army,
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