Bangkok: The government has paid tribute to the brave soldiers and mourned the loss of civilian lives in the Thai-Cambodian clashes, sending a minister to attend the royal cremation ceremony and providing 1 million baht in compensation, pledging to provide full support to the families.
According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Jiraporn Sindhuphrai, Minister to the Prime Minister's Office, revealed that His Majesty the King graciously granted a special royal cremation for soldiers and civilians who died in the unrest in the Thai-Cambodian border provinces. The government has assigned ministers to attend the cremation ceremonies for the soldiers and civilians, as follows: Mr. Suchart Tancharoen, Minister to the Prime Minister's Office, attended the ceremony in Khon Kaen Province. Ms. Jiraporn Sindhuphrai attended the ceremony in Sisaket and Loei provinces. Mr. Somsak Thepsuthin, Minister of Public Health, attended the ceremony in Yasothon Province. Ms. Narumon Pinyosinwat, Minister of Education, attended the ceremony in Sisaket and Ubon Ratchathani provinces. Ms. Sudawan Suphakitchkosol, Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, attended the ceremony in Nakhon Ratchasima Province. Ms. Teerarat Samretwanit, Deputy Minister of Interior, attended the ceremony in Sing Buri and Ubon Ratchathani provinces, and Nong Khai Province. Ms. Linthiporn Warinwatcharoj, Deputy Minister of Education, attended the event in Ubon Ratchathani Province and Sisaket Province.
The government has also provided 1,000,000 baht per person from the Disaster Relief Fund of the Prime Minister's Office to the families of deceased soldiers and civilians to alleviate initial hardship and provide security for families who have lost their main breadwinner.
Deputy Prime Minister and Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has instructed relevant agencies to expedite relief efforts for families affected by the situation along the Thai-Cambodian border. He has assigned the Minister to visit four provinces: Surin, Buriram, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani. He has visited and offered support to the injured and evacuees, as well as to integrate work between local and central agencies.
The government salutes all brave soldiers for their bravery in defending the nation's sovereignty and protecting the safety of its citizens. It expresses condolences for the loss of innocent civilians and reaffirms its commitment to fully support the rights, welfare, and well-being of the families of the deceased soldiers and civilians, ensuring their security and the morale to carry on with their lives.