Kantharalak: Moral support from the rear is gradually reaching soldiers stationed on the Thai-Cambodian border, bringing great joy to the frontline soldiers, as the government launches a relief package for those affected by the Thai-Cambodian conflict.
According to Thai News Agency, at Pha Mor I Daeng National Park in Kantharalak District, Sisaket Province, the Sai Bun Network from Ubon Ratchathani Province, teachers, students from Narinukul School, villagers from Hua Ruea Subdistrict, and local nurses jointly delivered essential supplies to soldiers on duty along the Thai-Cambodian border near Khao Phra Wihan. These included dried food, socks, clothing, face masks, medicine, sanitary pads, and 600 bottles of rice, packaged in plastic drinking water bottles for easy portability and to prevent tearing.
They also presented Luang Pu Kren from Wat Pa Ban Kao, Khueang Nai District, Ubon Ratchathani Province, and "Luang Pu Sila, Nuea Duang Model," to boost the morale of the brave soldiers. But what brought the biggest smiles were the cookies hand-made by the children from the Ban Pranee Youth Training Center, which were packaged in envelopes marked "LOVE," along with letters of encouragement from students at Narinukul School. All soldiers expressed their gratitude to all the students and expressed their readiness to defend Thailand's sovereignty to the utmost.
The government has announced compensation for those affected by the Thai-Cambodian conflict. The Cabinet has approved compensation for death and disability: 10 million baht for government officials, 8 million baht for civilians, 1 million baht for seriously injured government officials, 800,000 baht for civilians, 500,000 baht for seriously injured government officials, and 400,000 baht for civilians. The Cabinet will expedite its consideration of property damage.
For the Disaster Relief Fund, the Prime Minister's Office has approved compensation of 1 million baht for each deceased person, 700,000 baht for the disabled, 200,000 baht for those seriously injured and hospitalized for more than 20 days, 100,000 baht for those seriously injured, and 50,000 baht for those slightly injured.
The Ministry of Finance has extended the advance payment limit to the governors of seven provinces: Surin, Buriram, Sisaket, Ubon Ratchathani, Sa Kaeo, Chanthaburi, and Trat, by 100 million baht each. The tax filing deadline has been extended to September 30, 2025. Home repair deductions are capped at 100,000 baht and vehicle repairs are capped at 30,000 baht.
The Krungthai Bank/Thai Military has forgiven all debts from contracts for soldiers and Border Patrol Police who died or were disabled, while the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) has forgiven all debts from contracts for families of soldiers and Border Patrol Police who died in clashes. The Student Loan Fund has suspended debts for soldiers who died in clashes.
The Ministry of Commerce is supporting low-interest loans. The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives is mobilizing a team of veterinarians and livestock officials to rehabilitate animals, provide grass and feed supplies, and develop relief plans. The Ministry of Public Health is implementing a system to support patients in critical areas, ensuring continued access to treatment in all areas.
Cycling activity at the Ban Hat Lek permanent border crossing, Trat Province, organized a cycling activity linking community lifestyles for health tourism, Route 5: R10, Natural Way, End of the Eastern Road, "Cycling, Touring Trat", distance 87.5 kilometers. Participants will learn about important tourist attractions in Khlong Yai District. There are 4 rest stops.
Point 1: R10 Viewpoint, Point 2: The narrowest part in Thailand, Point 3: Klong Yai Pier, Point 4: Ban Chuen Beach to learn about the Mai Rut community enterprise, then return to the finish line at the Rajakarun Center, Thai Red Cross Society, Khao Lan. This cycling route will reach the permanent border crossing at Ban Hat Lek, where the border situation is still under control, and the tourism atmosphere is quiet and sluggish.