The defence of its sovereignty came at a human cost. Between Dec 8 and Dec 27, 27 Thai soldiers lost their lives in clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border. For this reason, the Bangkok Post names the fallen soldiers, the wounded, and all members of the armed forces who took part in defending and reclaiming Thailand's claimed territorial integrity as its Person of the Year 2025. By honouring a collective rather than a single individual, the Bangkok Post seeks to reflect a truth that this year laid bare. Yet their actions and their losses came to define the year more clearly than any policy decision or public figure.

Source: Bangkok Post December 29, 2025 23:37 UTC