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The Internal Security Operations Command Region 4 Forward Command has paid tribute to five soldiers from the 45th Ranger Forces Regiment Task Force who were killed in a gun and pipe-bomb attack at the Bukeh Sami Checkpoint in Ra-ngae district, Narathiwat province. The attack occurred on the evening of July 22 while the personnel were on duty protecting residents and maintaining security in the area.
The fallen soldiers were Sergeant Major First Class Theerayoot Somakerd, Volunteer Ranger Wimol Dapthong, Volunteer Ranger Nathasit Kaeosena, Volunteer Ranger Solahuding Pi, and Volunteer Ranger Sakeereeya Jehna. Authorities described their deaths as a reminder of the dangers faced by security personnel serving in the southern border provinces to protect lives and property.
The command stated that the soldiers carried out their duties with courage, dedication, and a strong sense of responsibility despite the continuing threat of violence in the region.
The preceding is a press release from the Thai Government PR Department.
