[1] Even before all elements of the RTVR had arrived in South Vietnam, efforts were being made to increase again the size of the Thai contribution.

On 8 September the Thai government submitted a request for extensive military assistance to the American Embassy in Bangkok.

Specific items in the request were related directly to the provision of an additional army force for South Vietnam.

In addition, the headquarters of the Royal Thai Army Volunteer Force (RTAVF) completed its annual rotation.

The decision was related to the deterioration of security in Laos and Cambodia and the growth of internal insurgency in Thailand, as well as the ongoing U.S. withdrawal of forces.