SISAKET — A team of Chinese journalists from China Media Group visited communities in Sisaket province on Dec 24 to verify facts and assess damage in civilian areas following weapons fire from the Cambodian side, Thai officials said.
Col. Phasakorn Plotnai-Mueang, deputy commander of the 2nd Development Regiment, facilitated the visit to communities in Saothongchai subdistrict, Kantharalak district.
The journalists inspected several locations, including the home of a civilian, Mr. Don Patchaphan, who was killed by BM-21 shrapnel in Ban Nong Mek village; a community shelter known as the “Hathaitip Fund” bunker with a capacity of about 40 people in Ban Phumisorn Mai village; Ban Phonthip School; and six houses that were severely damaged in Ban Saothongchai village.
During the visit, the journalists interviewed village security volunteers and community leaders to gather information about the impact of the attacks.
Information from the area indicated that the military strikes from the Cambodian side affected civilian areas, including communities and homes near the Thai-Cambodian border, rather than military targets, causing losses and hardship among civilians.
Reported impacts included damage to homes and property, disruption to community infrastructure, widespread damage to agricultural land affecting household livelihoods, and school closures that interrupted education and affected the quality of life of children and youth.
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