Republic of Korea or South Korea It is a country that has had good relations with Thailand for a long time. Especially from Thailand’s decision to send military forces to fight in the Korean War in 1950. Thailand was the first country to respond to the United Nations’ request. It is said that Feelings of gratitude and appreciation for Thailand’s help in times of hardship. It has never faded from the hearts of the Korean people at all. Most recently, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Thailand organized an activity to express gratitude to war veterans in the northeastern region with Colonel Kim Kyung Yeol, Assistant Military Attache. Republic of Korea in Thailand Traveled to 7 provinces in the Northeastern region to visit and give encouragement to Thai veterans who fought in the Korean War last year. 1950-1953 This trip to the area visited with 7 veterans at their homes. and also organized banquets in each province for 56 families of veterans, over 170 people. Colonel Kim Kyung Yeol said that visiting Thai veterans who fought in the Korean War It is a tradition that the Korean Embassy in Thailand continues every year. Because the Korean people never forget what the Thai people fought for and stood beside Korea in times of hardship. By this visit Visited the home of a living Korean War veteran. Most of whom are over 90 years of age received gifts and words of appreciation from His Excellency Mr. Park Yong-min, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Thailand. A banquet and scholarship ceremony were also held for the families and heirs of Korean War veterans. “I traveled to visit first generation war veterans who live in the Pak Chong district. And in the evening, a dinner reception was held at The Imperial Hotel for living veterans and their families, as well as officials from the Veterans Organization. The party began with opening remarks from the Military Attache. Next, scholarships are given to heirs of veterans. And a thank you was forwarded from the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Thailand to the Korean War veterans. Including wishing the veterans and their families happiness and good health,” said Colonel Kim Kyung Yeol, one of the soldiers who fought in the war. The Korea that the Korean Military Attache visited this time was Mr. Phanom Sukprasert, a 1st generation Korean War veteran, age 96 years, living in the Pak Chong District area. Because you are already old. So there are some problems with listening. But during the conversation, his son brought a piece of paper and used it to write on the conversation. The veteran wished the military attaché good luck. and wish the family good health. In addition, at the dinner party on the same day, Mr. Sawai Prasert, age 91, one of the veterans who attended the event. He was a navy officer who had fought in the Korean War in the 5th and 6th batches. During the talk Sawai has promised good health until he meets his new military attaché next year. and wished the Assistant Military Attache only good luck and safety. The Military Attache of the Republic of Korea in Thailand told him that This is because most of the veterans who fought in the Korean War were over 90 years old, such as Mr. Wiangchai Wachanavarodom, age 93, living in Udon Thani province. Have health problems that make movement difficult Upon meeting with the military attaché, Mr. Wiangchai said: “I’m sorry I had to sleep with guests. Even though he was a soldier, it was as if he had to admit defeat to his body this time. But if I have the opportunity, I still want to go back to Korea again.” “I told Mr. Wiangchai that Soldiers cannot surrender. You must quickly return to good health. And Korea will invite you to visit Korea again,” Colonel Kim Kyung Yeol said, adding that this visit was considered an encouragement to the veterans. It was a great trip. Visiting veterans in the northeastern region for the third time while holding the position of Assistant Military Attache of the Republic of Korea in Thailand. In July 2024, his term of office will end. before returning to Korea This visit is therefore considered a time to bid farewell to the soldiers. also experienced the Korean War. The Korean War began when North Korea sent an army to invade South Korea on June 25, 1950. The Thai government, led by Field Marshal P. Phibunsongkram was the Prime Minister at that time Sent combat troops including the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Traveled to fight with the United Nations forces in South Korea. The North Korean forces opened the battlefield to seize South Korea. Thailand was the first country to respond to the request of the United Nations. Joined the armed forces of 22 allied nations until the war ended through negotiations. Allied forces were victorious. In the Battle of Pork Chop Hill which is the origin of the Thai soldier’s nickname: “Little Tiger Battalion” refers to small warriors with sharp teeth and claws. and filled with a courageous heart who sacrificed their lives and blood to fight with honor The dignity of Thai soldiers in foreign battlefields In that war, Thailand sent more than 6,200 soldiers to fight, with a total of 136 soldiers who died in battle. Click to read more in the column “THE NEW NORMAL”.
