Former Army Chief Visits Border Troops, Honors 7 Fallen Soldiers
Former Second Army commander Phra Bunsin Chotipanyo visited troops at the Chong An Ma border post in Ubon Ratchathani and held a merit-dedication ceremony for seven soldiers killed in action. The event aimed to honor their sacrifice and bolster the morale of frontline units guarding Thai sovereignty.
Former Second Army Region Commander Phra Bunsin Chotipanyo, also known as Phra Mae Thap Kung, conducted a morning alms round in front of the Nam Yuen district office in Ubon Ratchathani province. Amid an atmosphere of deep faith, local residents gathered to place offerings in her bowl for merit-making. She then proceeded to the strategic Chong An Ma area in Nam Yuen district to visit and boost the morale of soldiers stationed along the border to protect Thai territory and national sovereignty. On this occasion, Phra Bunsin led a water-pouring ceremony to dedicate merit and extend loving-kindness to the spirits of seven heroic soldiers who lost their lives in combat defending the nation's sovereignty. The ceremony was deeply moving and uplifting for the front-line troops, strengthening their resolve and dedication to duty. Phra Bunsin also prayed for the merit to guide the seven fallen heroes to a blissful rebirth, and invoked the power of the Triple Gem to protect all soldiers, granting them safety, high morale, and steadfastness in their mission to defend the Thai homeland.
