Bangkok: The Senate, concerned about the Thai-Cambodian border crisis, has proposed a meeting on July 29 to discuss remedies after the situation escalated, causing injuries and deaths to civilians and soldiers.
According to Thai News Agency, Senator General Sawat Tasana revealed that at the Senate meeting on Tuesday, July 29, he will propose a motion for the Senate to jointly find solutions and provide relief to citizens affected by the clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border. The clashes between Thai and Cambodian military forces along the border have spread to several provinces, including Buriram, Surin, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani. The incident has continued since the beginning of last week, leading to the downgrading of diplomatic relations and the closure of border crossings along the Thai-Cambodian border.
On July 24th, weapons were used to target several key temple sites, gas stations, hospitals, and military bases. The clashes severely and widely impacted the lives and property of local residents. Close monitoring of the situation revealed that 14 soldiers and civilians were killed or injured in both blasts and armed clashes. Roads, shops, and more than 100 homes were damaged, some of which were burned and rendered uninhabitable. Many people along the Thai border were forced to evacuate to temporary shelters in safe areas, where essential supplies are still in short supply.
“This situation not only directly impacts the people, but also creates significant anxiety regarding regional security and the country’s image on the international stage. Therefore, the Senate, as a legislative body whose role is to scrutinize, advise, and advise the government, should jointly express concern and offer moral support to the people and soldiers working in the area, and propose concrete solutions to address the issue, provide assistance to those affected, and prevent a repeat of the same incident in the future. Therefore, I would like to propose a resolution under Section 40 (1) of the Regulations for the Senate to discuss this issue. The Senate has resolved to forward its observations or recommendations to the Cabinet,” said General Sawat.