"Colonel Phumakhuea" Pays Tribute to 3 Brave Soldiers

Today (13 Feb), Reporters learned that during the recent fighting along the Thai-Cambodian border, three soldiers from the 11th Infantry Battalion died while performing their duty to protect the country's sovereignty. They are: 1. Major General Ananda Udon, who died on December 9, 2026, at the Battle of Phumakhuea. 2. Major Apisit Bunnag died on December 14, 2025, at the Phu Makheua battlefield. 3. Captain Torpong Panduang died on July 28, 2025, at the Chong An Ma battlefield.

Lieutenant Colonel Chakrit Khurirang, Commander of the 11th Infantry Battalion, along with his troops, expressed their condolences and paid tribute to the bravery of the three soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect Thailand and maintain its security. They stated that there is no greater gratitude than the sacrifice of these brave heroes and offered their deepest sympathies to the families of the deceased. They respectfully paid homage to the souls of all the soldiers with profound sorrow and gratitude.