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Saman Kunan
Saman Kunan
สมาน กุนัน
Born	23 December 1980
Died	July 6, 2018 (aged 37)
Occupation(s)	Military diver, airport security guard
Honours	- Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Order of the White Elephant

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Saman Kunan (Template:Lang-th) (December 23, 1980 - July 6, 2018)^[1] was a former Thai Navy Seal. After leaving the navy, he worked as a security guard. He died during the Tham Luang cave rescue.

Personal life

Saman Kunan was born on December 23, 1980 in Chaturaphak Phiman. He is the son of Vichai and Samran Kunan. He attended the Naval Academy School and joined the Underwater Demolition Assault Unit, also known as the Thai Navy SEALs. Kunan resigned from the unit in 2006 to work as a security guard at the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok.^[2]^[3] He was married to Valeepoan Kunan.^[4]

Cycling

An athletic person, Kunan was a experienced triathlete, skilled in cycling, swimming, and running.^[5] He was a member of Nich-100Plus, a well known Thai cycling team.^[6] He also practiced kayaking^[7] and hiking.^[8]

Cave rescue and death

In June and July 2018, Kunan was a volunteer diver in the Tham Luang cave rescue, an international rescue operation to extract 12 boys and their football coach trapped in Tham Luang Nang Non, a large cave system beneath the Doi Nang Non mountain. In the evening of 5 July, Kunan and a diving partner entered the cave to place oxygen tanks along a planned exit route.^[9] On his way back, Kunan ran out of air himself. His diving partner pulled him out of the water and performed CPR on Kunan, but he did not regain conciousness. Kunan was pronounced death on 6 July, around 01:00 local time.^[10] Later that day, his body was moved out of the cave, brought to the Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai Airport and flown to the U-Tapao Airport near Bangkok to receive the royal bath.

Funeral

On 7 July at 11:30, a funeral ceremony was held at the Roi Et Airport. A petty officer first class upon leaving the Navy, King Vajiralongkorn posthumously promoted Kunan to lieutenant commander, an unprecedented rise of seven ranks. He was also awarded the Knight Grand Cross (first class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant.^[11]

On 14 July, Kunan reveived a royal-sponsored cremation at the Wat Ban Nong Khu in the Roi Et province. The ceremony was attended by thousands of people.^[12]

Legacy

Chalermchai Kositpipat, an acclaimed Thai artist who, among other things, created the Wat Rong Khun art exhibit, has proposed the idea of creating a statue of Saman Kunan, to be "twice life-size". Kositpipat is seeking permission to build a memorial site in the vicinity of Tham Luang, which he and local officials hope will be turned into a vibrant tourist accommodation.^[13]^[14] Kositpipat announced that he will work with over 300 fellow artists from Chiang Rai to create paintings and photographs for a multipurpose pavilion.^[13] The entire project will be privately financed.

Awards

2018 - Insignia of the elephants on the 1st floor of the Changpuek Palace

References

[1] "ร.10พระราชทานน้ำหลวงอาบศพ'จ่าเอกสมาน กุนัน'". naewna.com (in Thai). Retrieved 2018-07-21.

[2] ttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jul/06/thai-navy-seals-pay-tribute-diver-died-cave-rescue

[3] ttps://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/thai-cave-boys-rescue-seal-diver-die-tributes-saman-10505902

[4] ttps://www.news.com.au/world/asia/wife-of-saman-kunan-the-navy-seal-who-died-in-the-thai-cave-rescue-asks-who-will-i-kiss-now/news-story/26d6b3d5122c9c7bf06a6b4dac4cc0b8

[5] ttps://www.newsweek.com/who-saman-kunan-thai-cave-rescue-diver-died-trying-save-soccer-team-1013310

[6] ttps://www.epochtimes.fr/monde-se-souvient-navy-seal-thailandais-a-donne-vie-service-autres-405293.html

[7] ttps://www.tnnthailand.com/content/2608

[8] ttps://www.newsweek.com/who-saman-kunan-thai-cave-rescue-diver-died-trying-save-soccer-team-1013310

[9] ttps://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/retired-seal-member-dies-tham-luang-rescue-operation/

[10] ttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-07-06/rescue-worker-helping-thai-boys-in-cave-dies/9949622

[11] ttps://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/1503426/posthumous-promotion-for-ex-seal

[12] ttps://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/national/30350084

[Khamthita-13] ttps://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/1502898/national-aritst-to-build-statue-for-ex-navy-seal

[14] ttps://www.news.com.au/travel/world-travel/asia/thai-cave-could-be-turned-into-a-tourist-attraction-and-hollywood-film/news-story/4b351c78d07a4ad66a4185efe8b60a24

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 ==Personal life==
-Saman Kunan was born on December 23, 1980 in Chaturaphak Phiman. He is the son of Vichai and Samran Kunan. He attended the Naval Academy School and joined the [[Underwater Demolition Assault Unit]]. He resigned from the government to work as a security guard at [[Suvarnabhumi Airport]]. He was married to Wanichorn Kruan.
+Saman Kunan was born on December 23, 1980 in [[Chaturaphak Phiman District|Chaturaphak Phiman]]. He is the son of Vichai and Samran Kunan. He attended the Naval Academy School and joined the [[Underwater Demolition Assault Unit]], also known as the Thai Navy SEALs. Kunan resigned from the unit in 2006 to work as a security guard at the [[Suvarnabhumi Airport]] in Bangkok.<ref>https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jul/06/thai-navy-seals-pay-tribute-diver-died-cave-rescue</ref><ref>https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/thai-cave-boys-rescue-seal-diver-die-tributes-saman-10505902</ref> He was married to Valeepoan Kunan.<ref>https://www.news.com.au/world/asia/wife-of-saman-kunan-the-navy-seal-who-died-in-the-thai-cave-rescue-asks-who-will-i-kiss-now/news-story/26d6b3d5122c9c7bf06a6b4dac4cc0b8</ref>
 ==Cycling==
+An athletic person, Kunan was a experienced [[triathlete]], skilled in cycling, swimming, and running.<ref>https://www.newsweek.com/who-saman-kunan-thai-cave-rescue-diver-died-trying-save-soccer-team-1013310</ref> He was a member of Nich-100Plus, a well known Thai cycling team.<ref>https://www.epochtimes.fr/monde-se-souvient-navy-seal-thailandais-a-donne-vie-service-autres-405293.html</ref> He also practiced kayaking<ref>https://www.tnnthailand.com/content/2608</ref> and hiking.<ref>https://www.newsweek.com/who-saman-kunan-thai-cave-rescue-diver-died-trying-save-soccer-team-1013310</ref>
-[5] [6] [7] Cyclists affiliated with Nich-100Plus, a famous amateur bike team in Thailand. [8] [9] which is considered to be a highly athletic athlete. [10] Saman Kunan won the Overwatch or the adventure sport "The ibis Samui Koh Samui Trophy II" which is a swimsuit competition. Kayaking is 43.45 km and cycling. Of the 103 participants, Sam was one of the strongest athletes. [11]
-==Cave rescue==
+==Cave rescue and death==
+In June and July 2018, Kunan was a volunteer diver in the Tham Luang cave rescue, an international rescue operation to extract 12 boys and their football coach trapped in [[Tham Luang Nang Non]], a large cave system beneath the [[Doi Nang Non]] mountain. In the evening of 5 July, Kunan and a diving partner entered the cave to place oxygen tanks along a planned exit route.<ref>http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/retired-seal-member-dies-tham-luang-rescue-operation/</ref> On his way back, Kunan ran out of air himself. His diving partner pulled him out of the water and performed CPR on Kunan, but he did not regain conciousness. Kunan was pronounced death on 6 July, around 01:00 local time.<ref>http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-07-06/rescue-worker-helping-thai-boys-in-cave-dies/9949622</ref> Later that day, his body was moved out of the cave, brought to the [[Chiang Rai International Airport|Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai Airport]] and flown to the [[U-Tapao International Airport|U-Tapao Airport]] near Bangkok to receive the royal bath.
-During the search and rescue operation, Luang Samananan Cave was commissioned on July 5, 2018 to convey the bottles of air from the third hall to the various points at the intersection of the cave. 20:37 on July 5th, after the mission was dive back but unconscious in the water. During that time, the couple drove the first aid (CPR) but did not regain consciousness, bringing them back to the three halls. First Aid again but did not work. He died at about 1:00 pm on July 6, 2018. [12] Many people praised him and gave him the nickname. [12] Later, at about 12.00 hrs., On July 6, 2018, Dr. Jintana Sirisamnsom, the President of Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited At Phaya Meng Rai Camp, the Great. Chiang Rai Province Later, a body was moved from Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport to U-Tapao International Airport. (Rayong - Pattaya) to receive the Royal Bath. Admiral Naris Prathumsuwan, Dr. Ninninai Sirisat, attended the ceremony. The ceremony was held at Wat Sattahip at 19.30 hrs, with Mr. Prakrathorn Tienchai, Chonburi governor. Join the ceremony
 ==Funeral==
+On 7 July at 11:30, a funeral ceremony was held at the Roi Et Airport. A [[petty officer first class]] upon leaving the Navy, King [[Vajiralongkorn]] posthumously promoted Kunan to [[lieutenant commander]], an unprecedented rise of seven ranks. He was also awarded the [[Order of the White Elephant|Knight Grand Cross (first class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant]].<ref>https://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/1503426/posthumous-promotion-for-ex-seal</ref>
-July 7, 2018 at 11.30 hrs. A funeral ceremony was held at Roi Et Airport. There are families and relatives waiting for the funeral, soldiers and some people respected. On July 8, 2018, at 6.30 pm, Police Lieutenant Colonel Sansom Chantra, the Governor General of Thailand, presided over the funeral pyre, by Dr. Nitinai Sirisombat, Mr. Lertwong. Deputy Governor of Roi Et Province, Mr. Thammanoon Chaijit, Chattrakarn District Police Station Join the funeral pyre.
+On 14 July, Kunan reveived a royal-sponsored cremation at the Wat Ban Nong Khu in the Roi Et province. The ceremony was attended by thousands of people.<ref>http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/national/30350084</ref>
-On July 14, 2018, there was a ceremony of cremation at Wat Nongkru, Chatuchak District, Phiman. Roi Et by His Majesty the King. Brunei His Majesty King [[Bhumibol Adulyadej]] is graciously pleased to proclaim that [[Surayud Chulanont]], Privy Councilor, presided over the ceremony by [[Anupong Paochinda]], [[Ministry of Interior (Thailand)|Minister of Interior]], and Mr. Narongsak Osathananakorn , Governor of Phayao Province. National Admissions Commissioner Admiral Norris Pritchuwan attended the ceremony.
 ==Legacy==
+[[Chalermchai Kositpipat]], an acclaimed Thai artist who, among other things, created the [[Wat Rong Khun]] art exhibit, has proposed the idea of creating a statue of Saman Kunan, to be "twice life-size". Kositpipat is seeking permission to build a memorial site in the vicinity of Tham Luang, which he and local officials hope will be turned into a vibrant tourist accommodation.<ref name="Khamthita">https://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/1502898/national-aritst-to-build-statue-for-ex-navy-seal</ref><ref>https://www.news.com.au/travel/world-travel/asia/thai-cave-could-be-turned-into-a-tourist-attraction-and-hollywood-film/news-story/4b351c78d07a4ad66a4185efe8b60a24</ref> Kositpipat announced that he will work with over 300 fellow artists from Chiang Rai to create paintings and photographs for a multipurpose pavilion.<ref name="Khamthita" /> The entire project will be privately financed.
-[[Chalermchai Kositpipat]], creator of Wat Rong Khun, invited about 300 Chiang Rai artists to organize art activities to honor the honor of Saman Kunan and plans to apply for permission from the National Park Service to build a memorial site in the area of [[Tham Luang-Khun Nam Nang Non Forest Park]]. sleep The statue is 1.5 times the size of the real. And a multipurpose pavilion for exhibitions, photographs, information and artwork related to the Royal cave. It is a tourist accommodation. All private budgets. [21]
 ==Awards==
-- [[File:Order of the White Elephant - 1st Class (Thailand) ribbon.png]] Insignia of the elephants on the 1st floor of the Changpuek Palace
+- [[File:Order of the White Elephant - 1st Class (Thailand) ribbon.png|40px]] Insignia of the elephants on the 1st floor of the Changpuek Palace
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-... Guanan Former Seal Underwater Assault Team Triathlon athlete
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-Somanuchan "Sam" Former Seal Survivor in Operation Royal Cavern - BBC News
-Ex-SEAL Diver Who Died in Cave Rescue Attempt was an Avid Runner, Cyclist (English)
-The Patriarch gave the requiem cloth at the cremation ceremony "Saman"
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-. Announcement on Special Prizes and Royal Decorations - Royal Gazette Vol. 135 Part 24 b July 14, 2011
-. Media outside the mourning "sergeant" after the cave mission Luang Success - Post Today around the world.
-. Glorious Heroes of Tham Luang Beckham hit counter - siamsport
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-== References ==