The 21st Military Circle organized a ceremonyto awardrank insigniato the mother of a brave soldier"Private Yanapat Kot Sakha" who sacrificed his lifedefending sovereignty. The commander of the 21st Military Circleexpressed condolencesover the loss and emphasized the military will leave no one behind.
On 25 Feb 2026, the Facebook pageof the 2nd Army Regionposted a messagestating thatBrigadier General Pongkrit Rujiyothin, commander of the 21st Military Circle, awarded the rank insignia of female corporal to Mrs. Sopha Kot Sakha at the Phra Roengrukpattchamit Room, Headquarters of the 21st Military Circle, with commanding officers attending the ceremony.
"Nong Kan"Private Yanapat Kot Sakha, assigned to the 2nd Infantry Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment (3rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Battalion, or Ya Mo Battalion), died courageously defending the nation’s sovereignty with sacrifice, demonstrating clear loyalty and great honor. According to army regulations, the families of those who sacrifice for the country are cared for, including the important provision of enlisting the deceased's heirs into service. This helps alleviate hardship, provides career stability for families, and honors the fallen as defenders of the land.
On this occasion, the commander of the 21st Military Circle expressed condolences for the loss and congratulated the heir, the mother of the brave soldier, on becoming a new member of the army. He urged her to perform her duties to the fullest and emphasized that the army will not leave anyone behind, honoring the valor of those who dedicated themselves to the nation and sovereignty, as well as all Thai people.
Thanks to the 2nd Army Region Facebook page for the information.