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"General Kung" Inspires Patriotism in Chiang Mai Youth with Border Stories

"General Kung" Inspires Patriotism in Chiang Mai Youth with Border Stories

MGR Online•Society•1d ago

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General Boonsin Phadklang, known as "General Kung," addressed youth in Chiang Mai, sharing firsthand experiences from the border to instill patriotism and emphasize good conduct.

  • •General Boonsin Phadklang, advisor to the Army Commander-in-Chief, visited Chiang Mai to speak to students.
  • •The event focused on true stories from the border and the mission to protect Thailand.
  • •The address aimed to inspire patriotism, morality, and national pride among over 3,500 students and ROTC cadets.
  • •The session took place on February 16, 2026, at Nawamintharachutit Payap School in Mae Rim district.

Overview

  • •On February 16, 2026, General Boonsin Phadklang visited Nawamintharachutit Payap School in Mae Rim, Chiang Mai.
  • •General Boonsin Phadklang lectured on "True Stories from the Border, Mission to Protect the Sovereignty of the Thai Land" to instill patriotism.
  • •The lecture aimed to share real experiences from border operations and highlight the sacrifices of soldiers.
  • •Over 3,500 students and ROTC cadets from 32 schools in Chiang Mai and Lamphun participated in the event.
  • •General Boonsin Phadklang emphasized the importance of national sovereignty, morality, and unified loyalty to nation, religion, and king.
  • •Youth were encouraged to study hard and adhere to religious teachings to be good citizens contributing to society.
  • •Students and ROTC cadets warmly welcomed General Boonsin Phadklang, presenting him with roses and seeking autographs.
  • •The event was organized in order to educate youth on national security and inspire them to protect Thailand's stability.

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Key Quotes

แม่ทัพกุ้ง (General Kung)
"True stories from the border, the mission to protect the sovereignty of the Thai land."
เรื่องจริงจากแนวชายแดน ภารกิจพิทักษ์อธิปไตยผืนแผ่นดินไทย

Key Entities

Person

General Kung(แม่ทัพกุ้ง)
An advisor to the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army and former commander of the Second Army Area, who lectured youth in Chiang Mai.
General Boonsin Phadklang(พลเอกบุญสิน พาดกลาง)
Advisor to the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army and former commander of the Second Army Area, who lectured youth in Chiang Mai.
ROTC cadets(นักศึกษาวิชาทหาร)
Students undergoing military training who attended the lecture by General Boonsin Phadklang.

Place

Nawamintharachutit Payap School(โรงเรียนนวมินทราชูทิศพายัพ)
A school in Mae Rim, Chiang Mai, where General Boonsin Phadklang gave a lecture to students and ROTC cadets.
Mae Rim District(อำเภอแม่ริม)ℹ️
A district in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand, where Nawamintharachutit Payap School is located.
Chiang Mai Province(จังหวัดเชียงใหม่)ℹ️
A province in northern Thailand where the youth lecture event took place.
Lamphun Province(จังหวัดลำพูน)ℹ️
A province in northern Thailand, adjacent to Chiang Mai, whose students and ROTC cadets participated in the event.

Organization

Military Circle 33(มณฑลทหารบกที่ 33)
A military command responsible for ROTC cadets from various schools in Chiang Mai and Lamphun who attended the event.