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Police Sergeant Major Saro-chan Hodnuan Dies in Narathiwas Shootout

Police Sergeant Major Saro-chan Hodnuan was killed in a gunfight with insurgents in Narathiwas province on Police Day. Two volunteer soldiers were injured and one suspect died. The National Police Chief has ordered full benefits and an honorable funeral, with the water cremation set for Oct 18 at Wat Boran Sathit.

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The Royal Thai Police praised Police Sergeant Major Saro-chan Hodnuan, who died in the line of duty in Si Sakhon on Police Day. Police Chief Pol. Gen. Samran Nuanma was informed and ordered full welfare benefits and an honorable funeral for the officer’s family. Police Major General Sirivat Deepho said the incident occurred on October 17, 2026, when Si Sakhon police and military forces clashed with insurgents in Ban Tung Ngo, Sri Banphot subdistrict, Si Sakhon district, Narathiwas province, leaving two volunteer soldiers wounded, the sergeant major killed, and one suspect dead. He added that the National Police Chief expressed condolences, directed Police Region 9 to provide full benefits, and instructed superiors to support the family and arrange a dignified funeral. The water cremation ceremony for Sergeant Major Saro-chan Hodnuan is scheduled for October 18, 2026, at Wat Boran Sathit in Su-ngai Padi district, Narathiwas province.

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