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Luang Phor Bunsin leads merit-making at Ta Kwai border

Luang Phor Bunsin leads merit-making at Ta Kwai border

Thairath•Society•33m ago

Reader Briefing

A group of monks led by Luang Phor Bunsin performed merit-making ceremonies at the Ta Kwai border to honor soldiers who died in Thai-Cambodian clashes.

  • •The ceremony took place on November 13, 2026, at Phra Yai Hill, Ta Kwai Castle, Surin Province.
  • •The event aimed to dedicate merit to soldiers who died during the Century Operation and Yutthabodin Operation.
  • •Seven monks led the religious rites, including Phra Thep Wachirayan Sophorn and Luang Phor Bunsin.
  • •Military officers and local citizens participated in the alms-giving and prayers.

Overview

  • •On November 13, 2026, at 07:09, a merit-making ceremony was held at Phra Yai Hill, Ta Kwai Castle, Bak Dai Subdistrict, Phanom Dong Rak District, Surin Province.
  • •A group of seven monks, led by Phra Thep Wachirayan Sophorn and Luang Phor Bunsin, conducted Buddhist rites and alms-giving for soldiers deceased in Thai-Cambodian clashes.
  • •The ceremony honored personnel who died during the Century Operation and Yutthabodin Operation while protecting Thai territory.
  • •Colonel Phakphum Naphaqat and Lieutenant Colonel Sarayut Malasai joined the event along with other unit commanders, personnel, government officials, and citizens.
  • •Luang Phor Bunsin and Phra Thep Wachirayan Sophorn subsequently traveled to Hill 350 to perform a water-pouring ceremony at the Sergeant Roeng Memorial.
  • •Luang Phor Bunsin gave blessings and distributed sacred objects to soldiers stationed at Ta Kwai Castle and Hill 350.

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Key Entities

Person

Phra Bunsin Chotipanyo(พระบุญสิน โชติปัญโญ)
A monk and former Commander of the 2nd Army Region who led the merit-making ceremony.
Phra Thep Wachirayan Sophorn Wi.(พระเทพวชิรญาณโสภณ วิ.)
The abbot of Wat Khao Sala who participated in leading the religious ceremony.
Phra Maha Thaveesuk Aphisukho(พระมหาทวีสุข อภิสุโข)
The Ecclesiastical District Officer of Prasat and assistant abbot of Wat Burapharam.
Phra Khru Phanom Sila-chan(พระครูพนมศีลาจารย์)
Also known as Luang Ta San, the abbot of Wat Pa Khao Toh.
Colonel Phakphum Naphaqat(พันเอกภาคภูมิ นภากาศ)
The commander of Task Force 2.
Lieutenant Colonel Sarayut Malasai(พันโทศรายุทธ มาลาสาย)
The commander of the 22nd Infantry Battalion, Task Force 2.
Sergeant Roeng(จ่าเริง)
A brave soldier who died while performing duties to protect national sovereignty.

Organization

Wat Khao Sala(วัดเขาศาลา)
The temple where Phra Thep Wachirayan Sophorn serves as abbot.
Wat Burapharam Royal Monastery(วัดบูรพาราม พระอารามหลวง)
The temple where Phra Maha Thaveesuk Aphisukho serves as assistant abbot.
Wat Pa Khao Toh(วัดป่าเขาโต๊ะ)
The temple where Phra Khru Phanom Sila-chan serves as abbot.

Place

Ta Kwai Castle(ปราสาทตาควาย)
A border site in Bak Dai Subdistrict, Phanom Dong Rak District, Surin Province where the ceremony was held.
Phra Yai Hill(เนินพระใหญ่)
The specific area at Ta Kwai Castle where the alms-giving ceremony took place.
Hill 350(เนิน 350)
The location of the Sergeant Roeng Memorial.