Monks Perform Ceremony to Honor Fallen Thai Soldiers

Buriram: Monks were invited to perform a ceremony to invite the spirits of the two brave soldiers back to their homeland. The unit commander invited two monks to perform a ceremony to bring the spirits of the two brave soldiers back to their homeland. Along the route, villagers joined in honoring the heroes and sending their bodies off to their birthplace. According to Thai News Agency, on December 21, 2025, reporters reported that the 2nd Army Region had moved the bodies of Sergeant Major Samroeng Klangprakhon and Private Phanupat Sausasa, two brave soldiers who died defending Thai territory at Hill 350, back to their hometowns in Buriram and Sisaket provinces. Along the route, people lined the streets, waving Thai national flags to honor and pay respect to the two heroes. Many were moved to tears by their bravery and sacrifice for the nation. This morning, the commander of the unit operating on the front lines invited two monks to perform a ceremony to invite the spirits of Sergeant Major Samroeng and Pr ivate Phanupat back to their hometowns, in remembrance of their bravery and dedication to defending Thailand.