Sompharn Sarik

Sompharn Sarik, a 53-year-old resident of Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand, recently shared his harrowing experience of being captured by Cambodian soldiers as a prisoner of war at the age of 15. He was held captive for four years, during which he and other captured individuals were forced to work and fight for their captors. His story sheds light on the historical tensions between Thailand and Cambodia, especially in the border areas.