Ubon ratchathani: The family received the body of Sergeant Noppol who died while on duty protecting Prasat Ta Kwai. In Nam Yuen District, Ubon Ratchathani Province, there is still the sound of cannons at intervals. The evacuation center still lacks mattresses and mosquito nets.
According to Thai News Agency, last night, the atmosphere at Wat Su San Trailak in Ubon Ratchathani Province was filled with sadness and pride for the family who received the body of Sergeant Major Noppol Boonlert, a hero from the 6th Long Range Reconnaissance Company, 6th Infantry Division. He died while on duty defending Prasat Ta Kwai in Surin Province during a clash with Cambodian soldiers on July 25. His family, local residents, and co-workers attended the ceremony.
The family tearfully opened up, including his mother, younger sister, and girlfriend, all confirming Sgt. Noppol’s determination to serve the nation as a soldier. Even though he knew it was dangerous, he never backed down.
As for the atmosphere at the evacuation center in Ubon Ratchathani Province, it rained all night this morning, causing difficulties for the evacuees who had to endure the unfavorable weather conditions. However, everyone understood the situation and asked for the violence to end as soon as possible.
And information from the evacuation center staff about the necessary items at the moment are mosquito nets and cushions for sleeping because currently the evacuees are using mats to lay down, which causes back pain.
Throughout the morning, people from outside the area who were following the situation gathered supplies to give, especially villagers from Khueang Nai District, Ubon Ratchathani Province, who came to give encouragement to the evacuees, including drinking water, mattresses, rice, and dry food. It was an impressive image and the unity of the Thai people.
Meanwhile, the Deputy Minister of Interior traveled with the Governor of Ubon Ratchathani Province to visit the area to provide encouragement and necessary items. He gave information that the government has approved a budget to provide compensation for both the deceased and the injured. As for the villagers who are worried about thieves stealing their things, they do not need to worry because every area has a team of village headmen, village elders, and Village Defense Volunteers to provide security 24 hours a day.
However, in the Nam Yuen district area on the morning of the 4th day of the clash, there were still occasional sounds of cannon fire, but the area was not damaged.