Bangkok: Gulf Development Public Company Limited (GULF) has initiated a 100 million baht fund aimed at boosting the morale of soldiers stationed along the Thai-Cambodian border. The fund is dedicated to providing assistance and compensation to soldiers who are injured or killed while on security missions in the area, with the goal of improving their quality of life and offering moral support to them and their families.
According to Thai News Agency, GULF's CEO, Mr. Sarath Ratanavadi, emphasized the company's commitment to supporting national security and aiding the military. He stated that while the military is well-equipped, GULF aims to enhance the quality of life for soldiers affected by violent incidents, such as those injured by stepping on landmines. In addition to financial assistance, GULF has supplied 1,000 relief bags and established the fund to compensate injured and deceased soldiers who have protected the nation's sovereignty. The company is also collaborating with AIS and Thaicom to improve telecommunications, expanding 4G/5G signals to aid communication for security personnel.
General Pana Klaewplodthuk, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army, expressed gratitude on behalf of the army, acknowledging GULF's generosity and commitment to supporting soldiers. He assured that the resources provided by GULF will be fully utilized for their intended purposes, highlighting GULF's assistance in signal expansion and relief supply distribution.
Beyond the establishment of the fund, GULF is actively engaged in social missions within the Thai-Cambodian border area. The 'Gulf Volunteer' team has distributed over 2,000 'GULF Care' relief bags to soldiers and civilians affected by the ongoing conflict. The company has also allocated a budget for managing shelters and provided 1.2 million baht in financial aid to soldiers injured by landmines in Ubon Ratchathani Province, demonstrating its commitment to social responsibility and national solidarity.