Sisaket: The government is employing five distinct funds to accelerate relief operations for citizens impacted by the ongoing situation at the Thai-Cambodian border. Among the initiatives, the Sisaket Governor has coordinated with energy and labor officials at the PTT gas station in Ban Phue, Kantharalak District, to assist Krung Thai Bank in managing its debt burden.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, Government Spokesperson and member of the Thai-Cambodian Border Situation Administration (TCASA), has detailed the measures and guidelines for aiding citizens affected by the conflict along the border. Assistance is being provided through various funds, which include the Disaster Relief Fund of the Office of the Prime Minister, the Justice Fund from the Ministry of Justice, and compensation from the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, among others.
In Sisaket Province, the PTT Ban Phue gas station, damaged by Cambodia’s BM-21 rocket attack, is receiving coordinated support from Governor Anupong Suksomnit for the operator’s debt management. Krungthai Bank has engaged in negotiations with the station owner to offer assistance, including possible interest rate reductions or waivers. Additionally, insurance coverage is being managed with companies such as Dhipaya Insurance and Bangkok Insurance, while provincial energy officials assess the damage to the fuel dispensing systems.
Compensation efforts are underway for the affected residents in Sisaket Province, with eight deceased individuals already submitting claims to the Disaster Relief Fund. The disaster has impacted 39 subdistricts and 498 villages, affecting over 113,771 households and 303,586 people.
Mr. Jirayu also announced the Comptroller General’s Department’s approval of an expanded emergency relief budget for disaster victims in seven provinces, including Sa Kaeo, Chanthaburi, and Trat, among others. This budget aims to address emergencies caused by foreign forces, as well as natural disasters like floods and landslides across six additional provinces.