RTMC Reconnaissance Battalion
| Reconnaissance Battalion Royal Thai Marine Division | |
|---|---|
| กองพันลาดตระเวน กองพลนาวิกโยธิน | |
Reconnaissance Battalion insignia. | |
| Active | 1942–1958 (Reconnaissance Patrol) 1958–1962 (Reconnaissance Company) 1962–1978 (Force Reconnaissance Battalion) 1980 (Similar to the founding day)-present |
| Country | Thailand |
| Branch | Royal Thai Marine Corps |
| Type | Special operations forces |
| Size | Battalion |
| Part of | Royal Thai Marines Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Sattahip, Chonburi |
| Nickname(s) | RECON (รีคอน) |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Cmdr. Kweewat Kaengkarn (น.ท กวีวัฒน์ เก่งการ) |
The Reconnaissance Battalion or RECON (Thai: กองพันลาดตระเวน กองพลนาวิกโยธิน) is an elite reconnaissance battalion in the Royal Thai Marine Corps (RTMC), falling under the Royal Thai Marines Division. A special operations forces unit, it is capable of conducting land, maritime, and air operations.