Former Thai Airman Volunteers For Ukraine’s International Legion, Assures Citizens They’re Not Alone

Former Thai airman volunteers for Ukraine’s International Legion

The situation between Russia and Ukraine has affected global economics. Furthermore, people are concerned over the safety of Ukrainians, foreign residents and all those involved.

For these reasons, many soldiers across the world have joined hands in an effort to help those affected.

Here’s the story of the former Thai airman who volunteered for Ukraine’s International Legion.

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Former Thai airman volunteers to help Ukrainians defend their country

On 1st March 2022, Chanapong, a former airman with the Royal Thai Airforce, was spotted turning up at the Ukrainian Embassy in Bangkok to enlist in Ukraine’s International Legion.

Image credit:@Gap.14ขุนพล

The former airman revealed that he wants to help Ukrainians fight against Russia’s invasion. “I want the Ukrainian people to know that they are not alone. If they ask for help, I’m willing to answer.”, said Chanapong in an interview with Coconuts Bangkok.

Chanapong also furthered that he didn’t volunteer to fight alongside Ukrainians as a Thai citizen. He was there as a “human being”.

Image credit: @Gap.14ขุนพล

After seeing videos of Ukraine being under attack, Chanapong said that the video hit him right in the feels. The story of children hurt in the crisis also made him decide to fight for the Ukraine’s democracy.

Chanapong’s story was also tweeted on a Twitter account, @Gap.14ขุนพล, which became viral and amassed over 2,770 retweets.

Netizens are inspired by Chanapong’s spirit

After the story was circulated online, many netizens were inspired to join the Ukraine International Legion as well.

Screenshot: @Gap.14ขุนพล

Translation: Do they accept women?

One netizen wondered if she could join the military force.

Screenshot: @Gap.14ขุนพล

Translation: Where did you enlist?

Another netizen asked where the former airman enlisted.

Screenshot: @Gap.14ขุนพล

Translation: I highly respect your spirit.

One Twitter user expressed his respect for the former airman’s spirit.

Let’s give this former airman a standing ovation

We highly respect the former airman for his strong determination to help Ukrainians get through the difficult time.

Let’s take this opportunity to give him a standing ovation and send him encouragement in the comments section.

Cover images adapted from (L-R): South China Morning Post, @Gap.14ขุนพล