Hero 'Sergeant Min' Promoted to Major General Posthumously
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"It is a great honor for the family and I am proud of my brother. If he could still know, I would tell him that today he is no longer just a junior soldier but has become a general with full dignity."
รู้สึกเป็นเกียรติอย่างยิ่งแก่ครอบครัว และภูมิใจในตัวน้องชาย หากน้องยังรับรู้ได้ อยากบอกว่า วันนี้น้องไม่ได้เป็นเพียงทหารชั้นผู้น้อยอีกต่อไป แต่ได้เป็นนายพลอย่างสมศักดิ์ศรีแล้ว
Key Entities
Person
Sergeant Min(จ่ามิน)
A nickname for Sergeant Ananda Udon, a fallen hero posthumously promoted to Major General.
Sergeant Ananda Udon(จ.ส.อ. อนันดา อุดร)
A soldier who was posthumously promoted to Major General for his bravery and sacrifice in the Phu Makhuea battlefield.
Major General Ananda Udon(พลตรี อนันดา อุดร)
The posthumous rank awarded to Sergeant Ananda Udon.
Maj. Gen. Sompop Pharawet(พล.ต.สมภพ ภาระเวช)
Commander of the Suranaree Task Force who presided over the posthumous promotion ceremonies.
Chao Mali(เจ้ามะลิ)
Sergeant Ananda Udon's beloved dog, which attended the posthumous promotion ceremony wearing a shirt honoring its owner.
Private Terdsak Silachai(พลทหารเทิดศักดิ์ ศรีลาชัย)
A soldier who was posthumously promoted to Lieutenant for his bravery in the Prasat Khana battlefield.
Private Phanupat Saosa(พลทหารภานุพัฒน์ เสาสา)
A soldier who was posthumously promoted to Lieutenant for his bravery at theเนิน 350 (Hill 350) battlefield.
Lieutenant Terdsak Silachai(ร้อยตรี เทิดศักดิ์ ศรีลาชัย)
The posthumous rank awarded to Private Terdsak Silachai.
Lieutenant Phanupat Saosa(ร้อยตรี ภานุพัฒน์ เสาสา)
The posthumous rank awarded to Private Phanupat Saosa.
Prime Minister of Thailand who countersigned the royal decree for the posthumous promotion.
The monarch who bestows posthumous promotions and royal decorations.
Miss Supaphasorn Udon(นางสาว ศุภภัสศร อุดร)
The elder sister of Sergeant Ananda Udon, who expressed pride and honor regarding her brother's posthumous recognition.
Mr. Suwan Netnetikul(นายสุวรรณ เนตรเนติกุล)
District Chief of Khukhan, who joined the posthumous promotion ceremony.
Organization
Suranaree Task Force(กองกำลังสุรนารี)
Military unit whose commander presided over the posthumous promotion ceremony for Sergeant Ananda Udon.
Office of the Prime Minister(สำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี)
Government body that issued the official announcement regarding the posthumous promotion of Sergeant Ananda Udon.
3rd Infantry Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment(กองพันทหารราบที่ 3 กรมทหารราบที่ 16)
Military unit to which Sergeant Ananda Udon belonged.
Opposing forces in the clash where Sergeant Ananda Udon was killed.
Place
Ban Lai(บ้านไลย์)
Location in Khukhan District, Sisaket Province, where the posthumous promotion ceremony for Sergeant Ananda Udon was held.
Chakong Subdistrict(ตำบลจะกง)
Subdistrict in Khukhan District, Sisaket Province, where Ban Lai is located.
Khukhan District(อำเภอขุขันธ์)
District in Sisaket Province where the posthumous promotion ceremony for Sergeant Ananda Udon took place.
Province in Thailand where the posthumous promotion ceremonies for fallen soldiers were held.
Prasat Khana(ปราสาทคนา)
Battlefield in Surin Province where Private Terdsak Silachai was recognized for his heroism.
Hill 350(เนิน 350)
Battlefield where Private Phanupat Saosa was recognized for his bravery.
Phu Makhuea Battlefield(สมรภูมิภูมะเขือ)
Location in Sisaket Province where Sergeant Ananda Udon died in combat.
Bodindecha Camp(ค่ายบดินทรเดชา)
Military camp, possibly associated with the 3rd Infantry Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment.
Takhianram Subdistrict(ตำบลตะเคียนราม)
Subdistrict in Phusing District, Sisaket Province, where a posthumous promotion ceremony was held for Private Terdsak Silachai.
Phusing District(อำเภอภูสิงห์)
District in Sisaket Province where ceremonies for the posthumous promotion of fallen soldiers were conducted.
Ban Tameang(บ้านตาเม็ง)
Location in Phusing District, Sisaket Province, where a posthumous promotion ceremony was held for Private Phanupat Saosa.
Huai Tik Choo Subdistrict(ตำบลห้วยติ๊กชู)
Subdistrict in Phusing District, Sisaket Province, where Ban Tameang is located.
Law
Knight Grand Cross of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant(เครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์เบญจมาภรณ์ช้างเผือก)ℹ️
A royal decoration awarded posthumously to Major General Ananda Udon.