The ongoing border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia in the northeastern Thai province of Surin have forced the evacuation of over 60,000 residents and the closure of schools and hospitals.
Since the outbreak of the latest round of conflict, local authorities have organized a large-scale evacuation of personnel from danger zones. Currently, over 60,000 residents in Surin province have been transferred to temporary shelters.
Located within a university campus, a shelter is currently accommodating over 800 displaced people who have been evacuated from border areas. The shelter's director said that the shelter offers comprehensive services, including water and electricity supply, internet access, medical assistance, and children's activity space, ensuring that people's basic needs are met.
According to local officials, about half an hour before the outbreak of the conflict on Sunday, they received an emergency evacuation order and promptly relocated the villagers to various shelters.
A local villager, who chose to take shelter in a bunker with some others, said that his house was hit by artillery fire from Cambodia on Tuesday night, which caused partial damage. Fortunately, there were no casualties.
"If you hear a sound like that again, come running to the bunker. This is a safe place to avoid the conflict. Shells may fall, but you will be safe here. Just stay inside," said the villager.
According to Thai media, fresh border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia have forced over 800 schools and many hospitals to temporarily close in Thailand's border provinces.
The Cambodia-Thailand border conflict has reignited since Sunday afternoon. Both sides accused the other of initiating the attack and confirmed casualties.
Thailand-Cambodia clashes in Surin force evacuation of over 60,000 residents
