กองทัพบก
army
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This word means the army as the branch of a country’s military that operates on land. It is commonly used as an institutional term in news, government, and military contexts.
army、ground force
Refers to the army, the land-based branch of the armed forces, often as an official organization.
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กองทัพบกไทย kɔɔŋ tháp bòk thay the Royal Thai Army กองทัพบกไทย details
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เขารับราชการในกองทัพบก khǎw ráp râatchákaan nay kɔɔŋ tháp bòk He serves in the army. เขารับราชการในกองทัพบก details
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กองทัพบกแถลงข่าว kɔɔŋ tháp bòk thàlɛ̌ɛŋ khàaw The army held a press briefing. กองทัพบกแถลงข่าว details
Learning notes
Explanation
กองทัพบก is made from กองทัพ, “military/army,” and บก, “land.” It contrasts with กองทัพเรือ “navy” and กองทัพอากาศ “air force.” In Thai news, กองทัพบก often refers to the Thai army when the national context is already clear. It names the institution, not an individual soldier.
Usage
This word is common in news, politics, national defense, military reporting, government announcements, and disaster-relief contexts. It is used when talking about the army’s actions, budget, statements, personnel, or official role.
Caution
กองทัพบก refers to the army as an institution, not to one soldier. Use ทหารบก or ทหาร when referring to a person.