Surin: Villagers in Surin Province are beginning to return to survey the damage to their homes following a recent conflict. Migrants, who had fled amidst the chaos to save their lives, are now coming back to gather information necessary for further assistance.
According to Thai News Agency, a news team received a report of a missing house in a village in Prasat District, leading them to investigate. The homeowner reported that his house was damaged by an explosion on the morning of July 27th, when a BM-21 rocket shell struck a nearby bathroom, breaking a water pipe and rendering it unusable. Recalling the incident, the homeowner described how he narrowly escaped harm as the bomb passed just 100 meters away. The explosion, which occurred at 6:00 a.m., caused significant damage to 25 locations within the village. The homeowner has since filed a police report to use as evidence when seeking compensation from government agencies.
The news team also visited an evacuation center in Surin Province, where evacuees have been residing for six nights. While many are beginning to adjust, concerns about their belongings persist. For safety, they await further instructions from the government and military. Meanwhile, both public and private sector representatives, including monks, have visited to offer support. Notably, Phra Maha Tor, the Acting Abbot of Wat Chaeng in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, emphasized the significance of the Luang Pu Maha Sila amulets distributed to soldiers, stating that good deeds would ensure protection and sanity.
In a solemn afternoon ceremony, the Governor of Surin Province led a tribute to two soldiers who were martyred in the Thai-Cambodian border clash. Honor guards paid their respects before the soldiers were transported to Surin Airport for their journey home, where they would be cremated and honored for their bravery.