Pithayut Soda

Pithayut Soda, also known as 'Nong Yak', was a soldier stationed at the Ta Muen Thom Fortress, part of the 4th Battalion of the 23rd Infantry Regiment in Surin Province, Thailand. He gained public attention for a notable dispute with a Cambodian woman named Monika prior to his untimely death on August 23, 2023, due to a pre-existing health condition. Despite his illness, Pithayut remained committed to his duties, expressing concern for his comrades amidst heightened tensions at the Thai-Cambodian border. His passing has elicited profound sorrow among fellow soldiers and the online community, who have shared tributes in his memory.