Thailand’s top military commander on Tuesday awarded “Bang Rachan” medals to four soldiers injured while carrying out missions along the Thai-Cambodian border, honouring what the military described as acts of bravery and sacrifice in defence of national sovereignty.
The ceremony took place at the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters in Bangkok, where Gen. Ukrit Boontanon, The Chief of Defence Forces, presented the medals and certificates to the injured personnel.
According to the Defence Ministry, the Bang Rachan Medal is awarded to military personnel who are killed or seriously injured while performing duties related to national security, sovereignty protection and maintaining public order.
The medal takes its name from the historic Bang Rachan villagers, who are remembered in Thai history for resisting invading forces during the Ayutthaya period. The military said the award symbolises courage, sacrifice and loyalty to the nation.
The round medal features the emblems of Thailand’s three armed services on the front alongside the word “Bang Rachan”, while the reverse bears the inscription: “Honouring those who perform duties for the nation.”
Military officials said the award represents one of the Defence Ministry’s highest honours for personnel wounded in the line of duty.
