In the quiet moments before tragedy struck, a 22-year-old Thai soldier reassured his loved ones with a simple message: “don’t be afraid.” Those were Private First Class (PFC) Pakom Suden’s parting words, a sentiment of courage made all the more poignant after he was fatally shot by a sniper on June 17 in the tumultuous Bannang Sata district of Yala. Serving as a machine gunner with the 3rd Rifle Platoon, 1st Infantry Company of the Special Operations Unit, Pakom was part of a dedicated team deployed to safeguard public safety in Thailand’s ever-volatile Deep South. The evening following his untimely demise, a military helicopter carried PFC Pakom’s body to Wat Mongkhon Wararam School in Nai Yang, where it arrived at precisely 9:50 PM. A heartfelt reception awaited the fallen hero, attended by a congregation of high-ranking officials, sorrow-stricken family members, and a community united in grief. The gathering exemplified a…
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