Nontapol Attanand
Bio
Colonel Kreingkai Attanand served in the Korean War as a member of the Royal Thai Army, participating in the first rotation from Thailand. He fought in Pusan and advanced north towards Pyongyang, commanding more than a thousand men. His account has been shared by his grandson, Nontapol Attanand, who is also a Lieutenant Colonel in the Royal Thai Army. Although his grandfather passed away before he was born, he has enjoyed learning about his grandfather through stories from his father. He and his father also served in Korea at various times throughout their military careers, and they have been pleased to witness the progress made since the war. He felt his grandfather would have been proud to see the recovery and democratization that have occurred, knowing he played a role in fighting against the spread of communism.
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Unfair
Nontapol Attatand believes it is unfair for the Korean War to be forgotten. He explains that it is often overlooked because it occurred after World War II, the largest conflict the world has ever seen. He discusses the significant recovery of Korea following the Korean War and emphasizes that it is still an ongoing war.
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Knowledge is Power
Nontapol Attatand emphasizes the importance of sharing knowledge and understanding historical facts. He notes that there was little instruction about the Korean War in school and that he gained most of his knowledge through job-related research in the military. He believes that the average person knows very little about the Korean War.
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