Slain Soldier's Mother Grieves as Siblings Receive Education Fund
The mother of a soldier killed at Hill 350 continues grieving her son's loss while his two younger siblings receive educational scholarships from the Deputy Commander of the Royal Thai Armed Forces, who visited their newly built home in Sis
In a remote border area of Sisaket province, Ms. Pichsinee Saosa, 42, the mother of First Lieutenant Phanuphattana Saosa—a hero who fell at Hill 350 during combat operations—continues to grieve deeply. Although her family recently moved into a new home built with assistance from government agencies, military units, and local residents, and completed in June 2569, the loss remains ever-present in her heart.
The new home, which replaced a deteriorated structure, is now home to Ms. Pichsinee, her new husband, and two younger children: Suchawalee, 16, and Phanthaphop, 13—the deceased soldier's siblings. Inside, a glass cabinet carefully displays the military uniform, helmet, and personal belongings of First Lieutenant Phanuphattana, mementos that his mother views daily with both pride and longing.
During a visit on the same afternoon, General Noppadol Pinthong, Deputy Commander of the Royal Thai Armed Forces, personally came to offer support and encouragement to the family. He brought essential supplies including drinking water, rice, dried food, eggs, and kitchen items to help ease the household's financial burden. Most significantly, he presented educational scholarships to both of the deceased soldier's younger siblings to support their studies in accordance with their late brother's wishes.
Ms. Pichsinee shared that although months have passed, the pain feels as fresh as yesterday. She thinks of her son every day and still cries almost every night, unable to accept the greatest loss of her life. The family has already held a merit-making ceremony for his ashes, which are kept at Khok Throk Wattanarama Temple, and is preparing a blessing ceremony according to local custom.
She recalled her son's intention to support his younger siblings' education to the highest level while allowing them to choose their own paths. However, the younger brother, Phanthaphop, has insisted to his mother that he wants to follow in his older brother's footsteps by serving in the military to serve the nation.
