Ban nong ya kaew: Thai soldiers gathered to hold hands and sing "Siam Anussati" at Ban Nong Ya Kaew, symbolizing their claim that "wherever Thai soldiers step on land, that is Thai land."
According to Thai News Agency, the event was disclosed by Colonel Chainarong Kasi, commander of Task Force 12, Burapha Force. More than 20 soldiers participated, standing hand-in-hand on the villagers' farmland in Ban Nong Ya Kaew to perform the song "Sayamanusati," signifying that the land is Thai territory and free from landmines.
Colonel Chainarong explained that the choice of the song was due to its status as a royal composition with national importance. The act was meant to highlight the connection between the land and the Thai soldiers who protect it.