Eastern Military Force Honors 3 Brave Soldiers by Naming Road K5 'Naktongdee Sornpradit Ployerm'

On February 20, 2026, the Eastern Military Force's Special Task Unit 12 held a ceremony to name Road K5 in honor of three brave soldiers who lost their lives during a BM-21 rocket attack on December 26, 2025. The road was named after the surnames of the three soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Regiment: 1. Sergeant Pongsakorn Naktongdee, 2. Private Patiphat Sornpradit, and 3. Private Thiwatan Ployerm. The road name 'Naktongdee Sornpradit Ployerm' aims to memorialize their sacrifice and heroism. The naming ceremony represents gratitude and recognition of their ultimate sacrifice in protecting national sovereignty and security, serving as a symbol to remind future generations of their bravery and commitment.