The Nation reported that the King and Queen of Thailand have granted royal Assistance to those affected by clashes in the Thailand - Cambodia border area, including deaths and injuries.
Minister of Culture Paetongtarn Shinawatra expressed his deep gratitude for the King and Queen's compassion for the soldiers and civilians affected by the current conflict situation on July 26. According to her, the dead and injured victims will all receive care under the protection of the royal family.
Minister of Culture Paetongtarn Shinawatra said that after the meeting to evaluate response and support measures from the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry is coordinating with the Ministry of Home Affairs to implement relief activities for the injured and relatives of the victims in affected areas.
The Thai Ministry of Culture is assigned two main tasks. One is to hold a funeral according to royal rituals. As the agency in charge of organizing funerals under the sponsorship of the royal court, the Ministry of Culture will carry out its duties solemnly, in accordance with royal rituals and traditions directed by the Royal Court.
The other two are support tasks. The Thai Ministry of Culture is also coordinating to care for the injured, provide necessities and support psychological recovery for the victims. In addition, the Ministry's forces will conduct a survey of damage in areas, including historical sites, to mobilize resources for restoration and restoration.
Also on July 26, Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who is suspended from his position as Thai Prime Minister, held a press conference on the Thailand - Cambodia border conflict.
Ms. Paetongtarn emphasized that the Thai government never wanted this situation to happen and always prioritized the safety of civilians.
Ms. Paetongtarn said that although she is currently unable to carry out her official duties as prime minister as a result of waiting for the ruling of the Constitutional Court, she is still closely monitoring the situation. She has recently been reported by the Deputy Minister of National Defense that Thailand's military equipment, including F-16 fighters, is ready and capable.
She affirmed that the government is committed to protecting Thailand's sovereignty, emphasizing that Thailand does not initiate conflict, does not seek violence, but will not retreat if the conflict continues.
Ms. Paetongtarn called for national unity in times of crisis, put aside domestic disagreements to deal with external threats.
