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*: After the successful U. S. invasion of Iraq, Thailand contributed 423 troops in August 2003 to nation building and medical assistance in post-Sadam Iraq.

The forces mostly from the Royal Thai Army was attacked in the 2003 Karbala bombings, killing 2 Thai soldiers and wounding 5 others.

The Thai mission in Iraq was considered successful and the forces withdrew in August 2004.

This mission is considered the main reason the United States decided to designate Thailand as a Major non-NATO ally in 2003.