Surin: Palang Pracharath Party has advised the families of those who lost their lives and those with damaged property to pursue legal action against Cambodian leader Hun Sen. Pol. Lt. Gen. Piya Tawichai, the spokesman for the party, reported that General Prawit Wongsuwan, the party leader and former Army Commander-in-Chief, visited soldiers from the Suranaree Task Force, Army Region 2, and the local population affected by the recent conflict in Mueang District. The visit aimed to provide moral support and understand the local issues to facilitate concrete resolutions.
According to Thai News Agency, the conflict resulted in significant casualties, including 17 civilian deaths and numerous injuries. The Palang Pracharath Party has gathered evidence from social media and online platforms, indicating that the military operation from Cambodia, allegedly initiated by Mr. Hun Sen, led to these tragic outcomes. The party’s legal team is considering these actions as intentional murder and offenses against external security under various sections of the Criminal Code. Consequently, they recommend that the affected families file lawsuits against Hun Sen.
Despite the actions occurring outside Thailand, the party believes prosecution is possible under the Thai Criminal Code. Pol. Lt. Gen. Piya asserted the evidence against Samdech Hun Sen is compelling. If an arrest warrant is issued, it could be forwarded to Interpol to facilitate extradition to Thailand. The Thai government is urged to support the affected citizens in pursuing criminal and civil actions against Hun Sen and Southern Cambodia.
Pol. Lt. Gen. Piya also expressed his support for the soldiers involved in the conflict, criticizing the Pheu Thai government for inadequate compensation compared to political protesters. He highlighted the allocation of significant budgets for projects like the Electronic Dance Music festival, questioning whether these funds could be better used to aid soldiers and citizens.
The party calls for vigilance among people in districts bordering Cambodia to report unmanned aircrafts, suggesting they could be used for spying. Citizens are also encouraged to identify those obstructing military efforts, thus compromising national security.