Buriram: The Department of Livestock Development is actively working to assist farmers who have been impacted by recent clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border. Initial relief efforts include the distribution of dry grass and animal feed. Recent damage assessments revealed three cows died due to falling cannon shells, and preparations are underway to compensate affected farmers according to emergency disaster regulations.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Atthakorn Sirilathayakorn, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, has directed the Department of Livestock Development to expedite aid to farmers raising animals in the affected regions. The Department is coordinating with personnel from the Livestock Office in border provinces to deliver necessary supplies to alleviate immediate distress.
Veterinarian Somchuan Rattanamangalanon, Director-General of the Department of Livestock Development, has confirmed that the Department is executing urgent measures to support farmers and safeguard their livestock. The Buriram Provincial Livestock Office has reported that Ban Kruat District, a significant area for cattle and buffalo farming with 21,452 heads of livestock, has been hit by artillery shells since July 24, 2025.
The Buriram Provincial Livestock Office's latest inspection found damages, including two affected houses, one injured person, and five dead pets, belonging to Ms. Chot Kitprakon. Officials are offering guidance to farmers on how to apply for compensation. The office has also provided 700 bales of dry grass and animal feed for immediate relief and is assessing damages to expedite compensation payments.
Mr. Somchuan detailed compensation rates, stating that for cows over two years old, the compensation is 35,000 baht per head, while calves aged 6 months to 1 year will receive 22,000 baht per head. He stressed the importance of disaster preparedness and assured that the Department of Livestock Development is committed to helping farmers resume normalcy swiftly.
Farmers requiring assistance can reach out to district or provincial livestock offices or use the DLD 4.0 application, available 24 hours a day.