Known as the “Knights of the Battlefield,” the cavalry and tank units of the 22nd Cavalry Battalion returned after rotating personnel following their defense of Thai-Cambodian border sovereignty and equipment repairs. These frontline combat forces included tanks marked with bullet scars. The welcoming atmosphere was filled with warmth.
On 2 Apr 2026 GMT+7, the official Facebook page of the 22nd Cavalry Battalion shared images of equipment and personnel rotation, posting, “They serve both as vehicles and homes on the battlefield.” Maj. Gen. Yongyut Hansomsri, Commander of the Special Forces Command, graciously attended as the ceremony’s chairman to welcome back key equipment and troops returning from the Thai-Cambodian border defense mission of the 22nd Task Force Cavalry Battalion in Saraburi Province. Col. Siwa Suwanich, Commander of the 22nd Cavalry Battalion, hosted the event at the multipurpose yard of the 22nd Cavalry Battalion.
Earlier, on 1 Apr 2026 GMT+7, photos posted showed the Adisorn Camp filled with joy as frontline personnel returned safely to their homeland after fulfilling their duty protecting sovereignty along the Thai-Cambodian border.
The welcoming ceremony was held with full honor, initiated by Maj. Gen. Yongyut Hansomsri, to receive the heroic soldiers back to the cavalry home. Commanders, personnel, and families gathered to congratulate the soldiers, with laughter and tears of longing shared. Many families embraced tightly in relief after months apart.
Additionally, flowers were presented in garlands as warm congratulations amidst smiles and pride. This welcome was not only a celebration of the soldiers’ return but also a morale booster and a reminder of the great sacrifices made by the nation’s protectors, which Thai people will never forget.
During clashes with Cambodia, tanks served as the main frontline force, fighting to defend the border and dismantle Cambodian structures encroaching on Thai territory.
Image credit: 22nd Cavalry Battalion official
