United States Air Force in Thailand

Bases of the United States Air Force
in Thailand (1961–1975)
Part of the Vietnam War
Don Muang RTAFB
Korat RTAFB
Nakhon Phanom RTAFB
Takhli RTAFB
U-Tapao RTNB
Ubon RTAFB
Udorn RTAFB
Map Of Major USAF bases in Thailand
Date1961–1975
Location
Result US withdrawal in accordance with basing agreement with Thai government.
Belligerents
United States
Thailand
Kingdom of Laos
 Philippines
Supported By
South Vietnam
 Japan
Pathet Lao
North Vietnam
Communist Party of Thailand
Supported By
 Viet Cong
Soviet Union
China

The United States Air Force (USAF) deployed combat aircraft to Thailand from 1960 to 1975 during the Vietnam War. Today, US military units train with other Asian militaries in Thailand. Royal Thai Air Force Bases are an important element in the Pentagon's "forward positioning" strategy.