Royal Thai Army Pays Tribute to Two More Soldiers Who Died in Ongoing Cambodian and Thailand Border Clashes

The Royal Thai Army pays tribute to two more soldiers who died today amidst ongoing border clashes with Cambodia, one a Sgt. Major involved in the battle to claim the strategic Hill 677 this afternoon. The total confirmed number of Thai soldiers deceased since the conflict began on Sunday is now 11.

10. Sergeant Major Patchorn Yaemtaeng-on
Affiliated with: 2nd Special Warfare Battalion, 1st Special Warfare Regiment
Died in action on Hill 677, An Ma Pass, on 12 December 2025

11. Master Sergeant Wutthijak Thothong
Affiliated with: 25th Cavalry Battalion, 4th Cavalry Regiment, King’s Guard
Performing duties at the Thai–Cambodian border, Sa Kaeo Province, on 12 December 2025

The Royal Thai Army pays the highest tribute to these soldiers who sacrificed their lives while performing their duty to protect the nation’s sovereignty, and pledges to provide the utmost care, rights, and welfare to these brave warriors and their families.

For the original version of this article, please visit The Pattaya News.

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