Chonburi Gov. Khomsan
Ekachai, representing the Royal Family, lays 12 wreaths before the body of
Marine Corps Petty Officer 1st Class Nadee Jumpawan, killed Oct. 21 while on
patrol in Narathiwat.
Patcharapol Panrak
HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej and the Royal Family honored a Royal Thai
Navy petty officer killed in Thailand’s south, ordering a dozen wreaths for
the marine’s cremation.
Representing His Majesty, Chonburi Gov. Khomsan Ekachai laid 12 wreaths
before the body of Marine Corps Petty Officer 1st Class Nadee Jumpawan at
the naval cremation grounds Oct. 23.
Nadee was killed Oct. 21 while on patrol in Narathiwat. Muslim insurgents
ambushed his vehicle, firing bullets and exploding two 5kg bombs attached to
a 50kg cooking gas cylinder. He died of his injuries at Bajao Hospital.
Lt. Gen. Sonthaya Noichaya and Sattahip Mayor Phawat Lertmukda paid respects
to the sailor’s family. Ekachai also gave family members financial
assistance.
