Chumpon Attasat Superintendent of the Riot Control and Suppression Sub-Division had established a special operation unit called "Anti-Hijacker".

He has selected police officers within the unit who were physically, mentally, and intellectually ready to the specified qualifications to attend the training in order to cater to missions of the international nature.

He requested the Royal Thai Police department for the authorization of an international training plan for the special operation unit similar to GSG9 in Germany.

Arintaraj 26 units are often equipped with specialized firearms including the Glock 17 pistols, Heckler & Koch MP5 submachine guns, M16 assault rifles, M4A1, Sig MPX, Remington 870 breaching shotguns, riot control agents, stun grenades, and sniper rifles such as HK PSG1, Remington M24.

They also use specialized equipment including heavy body armor, ballistic shields, breaching tools, armored vehicles, advanced night vision optics, and motion detectors determine the positions of hostages or hostage takers inside to enclosed structures.