Thai Armed Forces honour 15 fallen soldiers and remember 14 innocent victims in Thai-Cambodian border clash
The Thai Armed Forces honour fallen soldiers and civilian victims of the Thai-Cambodian conflict, as Chief of Defence Forces vows to protect the nation.
The Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTARF) on Friday held a solemn ceremony to honour the 15 soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect the land and sovereignty of Thailand, and to pay tribute to the 14 innocent civilians who tragically lost their lives during the Thai-Cambodian border clash between July 24-29, 2025.
The ceremony began at 08:29 AM, with a wreath-laying at the King Naresuan Monument at the RTARF Headquarters in Bangkok. General Songwit Noonpakdee, Chief of Defence Forces, presided over the event, which was attended by over 4,440 people, including Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang, Commander of the 2nd Army Area, foreign military attachés, the Governor of Bangkok, as well as representatives from state agencies, private sector organisations, and the public.
Songwit expressed that the ceremony brought together over 4,000 people, highlighting the value of the small but mighty soldiers from every region of Thailand, who came together to take up arms in defence of their nation when faced with a threat. He emphasised that this was the highest form of dedication, transcending ranks and positions.
“The loss of civilian lives is something we must all be mindful of. We must strengthen our people and ensure that no one ever harms the families of the citizens again,” Songwit said.
The following are the names of the 15 fallen soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the Thai-Cambodian border clash between July 24-29:
- Private First Class Waranchit Yongsuwan
- Sergeant Major First Class Thawatchai Bussaba
- Sergeant Noppol Boonlert
- Sergeant Kritsada Noikhot
- Sergeant Jirayu Singon
- Corporal Sarawut Namsawat
- Sergeant Jirayuth Intuman
- Private Yanaphat Kotsakha
- Sergeant Amarin Phasuk
- Sergeant Major First Class Anothai Pongkaew
- Private Siravich Phinyosuk
- Sergeant Major First Class Thirayuth Sijuijai
- Sergeant Major First Class Aphirum Songphut
- Private Thirayuth Krachangthong
- Corporal Torpong Panduang
The following are the names of the 14 innocent civilians who tragically lost their lives during the same conflict:
- Mrs Arunrat Wansri
- Miss Rungrat Prachan
- Miss Thaksaporn Prachan
- Mr Phongsaphak Prachan
- Miss Sawitree Onsuang
- Mr Kittisak Khamwang
- Mrs Jampee Temjit
- Mr Peerapat Kunapan
- Mr Somsri Lapbun
- Mr Thitthiwat Boontaeng
- Mr Bandit Unjitr
- Mr Somchat Suphandee
- Mr Bunrueng Rupkham
- Mrs Hung Chonsaa
The Royal Thai Armed Forces expressed its deepest condolences to the families of the victims, and prayed that the souls of the fallen rest peacefully alongside the brave ancestors who have gone before, to inspire every Thai citizen to continue the spirit of the Thai warrior in defending the nation with unity for generations to come.
