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Army Promotes Widow of Border Hero to Second Lieutenant

Army Promotes Widow of Border Hero to Second Lieutenant

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Army Region 22 honors fallen border hero Sergeant Anothai Pongkaew by appointing his wife as a Second Lieutenant through an inheritance scheme.

  • •Army Region 22 honored the late Sergeant Anothai Pongkaew, a border hero, by appointing his wife to the rank of Second Lieutenant.
  • •The appointment was made to assist his widow, Ms. Phensiri Srila-pha, and provide her with professional stability.
  • •The ceremony took place on February 16, 2026, at the headquarters of Army Region 22 in Ubon Ratchathani.

Overview

  • •On February 16, 2026, Army Region 22 in Ubon Ratchathani appointed the widow of a fallen soldier.
  • •Second Lieutenant Phensiri Srila-pha, wife of fallen hero Sergeant Anothai Pongkaew, was officially appointed.
  • •The appointment was made to alleviate hardship and provide career stability for the family of the fallen soldier.
  • •Sergeant Anothai Pongkaew died bravely in the line of duty protecting the Thai-Cambodian border.
  • •Army Region 22 Commander Major General Thanakhrit Panrod expressed condolences and welcomed the new member to the army.
  • •Major General Thanakhrit Panrod emphasized the army's commitment: "We will not leave anyone behind."
  • •The family of Sergeant Anothai Pongkaew receives professional stability and recognition for his sacrifice.
  • •A ceremony was held at the Army Region 22 Headquarters to present the military rank insignia.

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Key Quotes

Commander of Army Region 22
"We will not leave anyone behind."
เราจะไม่ทิ้งใครไว้ข้างหลัง

Key Entities

Organization

Army Region 22(มณฑลทหารบกที่ 22)
Military unit responsible for appointing the widow of a fallen soldier.
Special Operations Battalion, 3rd Ranger Regiment (Task Force 90)(กองพันปฏิบัติการพิเศษ กรมรบพิเศษที่ 3 (ฉก.90))
Military unit to which Sergeant Anothai Pongkaew belonged.

Person

Sergeant Anothai Pongkaew(จ.ส.อ.อโณทัย ป้องแก้ว)
Deceased border hero who died in the line of duty protecting the Thai-Cambodian border.
Second Lieutenant Phensiri Srila-pha(ร้อยตรีหญิง เพ็ญศิริ ศรีลาภา)
Widow of Sergeant Anothai Pongkaew, appointed to the rank of Second Lieutenant.
Major General Thanakhrit Panrod(พลตรีธนกฤต พันธุ์รอด)
Commander of Army Region 22 who presided over the promotion ceremony.

Place

Thai-Cambodian Border(ชายแดนไทย-กัมพูชา)
Location where Sergeant Anothai Pongkaew died in the line of duty.

Timeline

February 16, 2026(วันที่ 16 ก.พ.2026)
Date of the appointment ceremony for Second Lieutenant Phensiri Srila-pha.