The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Special Colonel Isavangkura Vasin, Royal Thai Army, for gallantry in action on 15 March 1970 while serving as Chief of Staff of the Royal Thai Army Volunteer Force in the Republic of Vietnam. On that date Colonel Vasin was notified that an ambush patrol from Company A, 1st Battalion, 1st Brigade, Royal Thai Army Volunteer Force was in contact with a numerically superior enemy force. Realizing that ammunition re-supply and reinforcements were urgently needed, Colonel Vasin immediately ordered the ready reaction force. Colonel Vasin saw in the faces of the men that they were apprehensive about moving at night against an unknown number of enemy forces. Realizing that decisive leadership was immediately needed, Colonel Vasin personally led the force and solved the situation at the scene of contact. Colonel Vasin ordered the troops to dismount and sweep toward the point of contact when the reaction force arrived at the rubber plantation within 500 meters of the enemy. Realizing the troops were reluctant to close with the enemy in the dark, Colonel Vasin moved among them and instilled greater sense of direction and courage. The remaining enemy force evacuated the area as Colonel Vasin’s force bore down on them by fire and maneuver. Inspired by his leadership and personal example, the men rallied and displayed an aggressive spirit defeating the enemy. Colonel Vasin’s heroic actions and dedicated performance of duty were in keeping of the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit on him, his unit, and the Royal Thai Army.