Bangkok: The Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Armed Forces has praised the brave soldiers who fought in the Thai-Cambodian conflict, reflecting the spirit of great warriors who transcended rank and title to perform their duty in protecting Thailand.
According to Thai News Agency, General Songwit Noonpakdee, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Armed Forces, presided over a wreath-laying ceremony honoring the brave soldiers at the King Naresuan the Great Monument inside the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters. The ceremony aimed to honor and reward the sacrifice of 15 soldiers who gave their lives to protect the land and national sovereignty, and to mourn the 14 innocent people killed in the Thai-Cambodian border clash between July 24-28, 2025.
The ceremony witnessed participation from over 4,440 people from both government and private sectors. Among the attendees were executives from Thai PBS, including Mr. Wanchai Tantiwittayapitak, Director of the Public Broadcasting Service of Thailand, and Mr. Koket Chanthalertlak, Director of the News Agency, Thai PBS.
General Songwit Noonpakdee emphasized that the ceremony was a gathering of forces from all sectors, recognizing the value of the small but mighty warriors from various regions of the country. He noted that these soldiers, regardless of their backgrounds, came together to defend their country when threatened. He underscored the collective responsibility to honor these soldiers, stating it is a duty he has fulfilled as the Commander-in-Chief.
The Commander-in-Chief also highlighted the need to recognize civilian casualties and advocated for building a strong populace to prevent further harm to families and loss of lives.
Among the soldiers who lost their lives were Sergeant Woranchit Yuangsuwan, Sergeant Major Thawatchai Busapa, Sergeant Noppon Bunlueat, Sergeant Kritsada Noikhot, and others who fell in various battlefields across Sisaket, Surin, Buriram, and Ubon Ratchathani Provinces.
The innocent civilian casualties included Mrs. Arunrat Wansri, Ms. Rungrat Prachan, Mr. Phongsapat Prachan, and several others who tragically lost their lives during the conflict.