'Ajarn Jesd' Performs Sword Dance at Bang Rachan Heroes Memorial

Thairath•Politics•267d ago

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Rak Chat Party PM Candidate 'Ajarn Jesd' performs a sword dance at the Bang Rachan Heroes memorial in Sing Buri, emphasizing patriotism and national unity.

•Rak Chat Party's Prime Ministerial candidate, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jesd Tonawanik, performed a sword dance to honor the spirits of the Bang Rachan heroes.
•The event, held on January 30, 2026, at Wat Pho Kao Ton in Sing Buri, was also attended by party leader Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn.
•Speakers emphasized the importance of patriotism, national unity, and protecting the homeland as a duty for all Thai citizens.

Overview

•On Jan 30, 2026, at 07:30 AM, the Rak Chat Party, led by Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jesd Tonawanik, participated in a ceremony to honor the spirits of Bang Rachan heroes.
•Dr. Jesd Tonawanik performed a traditional sword dance as a tribute to the heroes at Wat Pho Kao Ton, Sing Buri, in order to commemorate their sacrifice.
•Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn, Rak Chat Party leader, ignited a sacred candle and sought forgiveness during the ritual, expressing gratitude to the heroes.
•Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn stated that protecting Thailand is the duty of all Thai people, not just the military, in order to inspire national responsibility.
•The ceremony marks an annual tradition to remember the courage and sacrifice of the Bang Rachan villagers who fought against the Burmese.
•Phra Khru Wichit Phutthikhun, Abbot of Wat Pho Kao Ton, presented a sacred cloth to Chaiwut and Dr. Jesd for them to instill patriotism in the new generation.
•Luang Por Awt urged Chaiwut and Dr. Jesd to foster patriotism and unity among the youth and the nation, appreciating Dr. Jesd's sword dance for preserving Thai art.
•The Rak Chat Party's participation underscores their focus on nationalistic ideology and remembrance of historical resistance against foreign invaders.

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Key Quotes

Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn

"Protecting Thai land is not just the duty of soldiers, but the duty of every Thai person."

การปกป้องผืนแผ่นดินไทย ไม่ใช่หน้าที่ของทหารนะครับ แต่เป็นหน้าที่ของคนไทยทุกคน

Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn

"Today the context has changed. We may not fight like in the past, but the world still has wars and security problems everywhere. Thais must love each other, unite, and not let anyone instigate division."

วันนี้บริบทอาจจะเปลี่ยนไป เราคงไม่ได้สู้รบเหมือนในอดีต แต่วันนี้โลกเรายังมีสงคราม มีปัญหาความมั่นคงทั่วทุกภูมิภาค และทั่วทั้งโลก คนไทยต้องรักกันสามัคคีกัน อย่ายอมให้ใครมายุยงปลุกปั่นให้เกิดความแตกแยกในประเทศ

Phra Khru Wichit Phutthikhun (Luang Por Awt)

"I ask Chaiwut and Ajarn Jesd to instill patriotism and love for the land in the new generation and to awaken unity among the people."

ฝากให้นายชัยวุฒิ และอาจารย์เจษฎ์ ปลูกฝังความรักชาติ รักแผ่นดินให้กับเด็กรุ่นใหม่ และปลุกความสามัคคีให้กับคนในชาติ

Key Entities

Person

Ajarn Jesd(อ.เจษฎ์)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jesd Tonawanik, a Prime Ministerial candidate for the Rak Chat Party, who performed a sword dance to honor Bang Rachan heroes.

Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn(ชัยวุฒิ ธนาคมานุสรณ์)

Leader of the Rak Chat Party and a Prime Ministerial candidate, who attended and spoke at the Bang Rachan heroes ceremony.

Luang Pu Phra Ajarn Thammachot(หลวงปู่พระอาจารย์ธรรมโชติ)

A revered historical monk associated with the Bang Rachan heroes, honored during the ceremony at Wat Pho Kao Ton.

Mr. Waradisorn Onnuch(นายวราดิศร อ่อนนุช)

The Governor of Sing Buri Province who presided over the ceremony honoring the Bang Rachan heroes.

Phra Khru Wichit Phutthikhun(พระครูวิชิต พุทธิคุณ)

The Abbot of Wat Pho Kao Ton, who provided spiritual guidance and gifts during the Bang Rachan heroes ceremony.

Luang Por Awt(หลวงพ่ออาวุธ)

An alternative name for Phra Khru Wichit Phutthikhun, the Abbot of Wat Pho Kao Ton, who conveyed messages of patriotism.

Mr. Chanin Pinthong(นายชนินทร์ ปิ่นทอง)

Director of the Rak Chat Party (List MP Seat No. 3) who attended the Bang Rachan heroes ceremony.

Mr. Chaiporn Jirawinnijan(นายชัยพร จิรวินิจนันท์)

Spokesperson for the Rak Chat Party (List MP Seat No. 4) who attended the Bang Rachan heroes ceremony.

Mr. Thass Photjanapraphan(นายธรรศ พจนประพันธ์)

Deputy Leader of the Rak Chat Party (List MP Seat No. 8) who attended the Bang Rachan heroes ceremony.

Mr. Thitiphan Gieyanon(นายฐิติพันธุ์ เกยานนท์)

Secretary-General of the Rak Chat Party who attended the Bang Rachan heroes ceremony.

Ms. Russarin Kanthanithiwong(นางสาวรัสรินทร์ กันต์นิธิวงศ์)

A List MP candidate for the Rak Chat Party who attended the Bang Rachan heroes ceremony.

Organization

Rak Chat Party(พรรครักชาติ)

A political party whose leader and Prime Ministerial candidate participated in a ceremony honoring Bang Rachan heroes.

Place

Sing Buri Province(จังหวัดสิงห์บุรี)ℹ️

The province in Thailand where the ceremony to honor the Bang Rachan heroes was held.

Wat Pho Kao Ton(วัดโพธิ์เก้าต้น)

A temple in Sing Buri Province where the ceremony to honor the Bang Rachan heroes took place.