Remembrance day parade in Ubon Ratchathani - 19 nations represented

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Veterans of 19 nations joined with Ubon Ratchathani natives to mark Remembrance Day yesterday at the Monument of Merit in the north eastern Thai city famous for having an airport built during the second world war.

 

It was the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month and there was a two minute silence to mark those who died in World War II.

 

Siam Rath reported that the monument was set up in appreciation for the help given by people in Ubon to those in the services. A memorial service has been held there for 15 years to mark the war dead and the special relationship of inhabitants of the city with the forces of many countries.

 

Source: Siam Rath

 

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I have the utmost respect for the veterans of WWII but Thailands involvement in WWII is not worthy of much merit to be perfectly honest.  Like with most unedifying things in this country, best swept back under the carpet to keep up appearances.

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Thai city famous for having an airport built during the second world war.

That’s not right.

1 hour ago, webfact said:

It was the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month and there was a two minute silence to mark those who died in World War II

11.11.11 was the time the First WW Armistice happened. And we should be remembering solidiers who died in ALL conflicts.

 

Just wondering whether the Germans and Japanese have a similar ceremony.

1 hour ago, Natai Beach said:

That’s not right.

Perhaps not a airport but a airstrip was built.

See: https://ubonprisonersofwar.wordpress.com/

thailand actions and conduct should be looked at honestly in respect to WW2 not more lies im afraid.

 

 

I can see a slight tendency of him being leaning to his front side .

Those 2 ladies were very attractive ...?

A list of the 19 countries would be nice.

Awesome to have these celebrations of Remembrance...