Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Monday dismissed reports which claimed that Thai soldiers stationed in Phu Makua amid the ongoing border tension with Cambodia have had to survive on meagre rations.
Responding to reports circulating online which claimed the soldiers stationed in the flashpoint area have had to make do with rations consisting of instant noodles, canned fish and three small bottles of drinking water per day, he said the government “supplies all necessary resources to maintain the morale of its troops”.
The Second Army Region also denied the reports, saying all personnel at Phu Makua are well-provisioned with food, drinking water, and other essentials.
The unit acknowledged the logistical challenges posed by recent heavy rainfall but assured that supply lines remain uninterrupted.
With regards to residents who have had to be evacuated from border areas, the prime minister said the government will ensure all relief centres are able to provide all evacuees with proper food, bedding, clothing, and internet access, provided by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, to help them cope with stress.
When asked about the growing tension along the Thai-Cambodian border on Monday, Mr Anutin said the government is monitoring the situation in all border provinces.
The prime minister also said the military has been authorised to do whatever it needs to do to protect the country’s sovereignty amid the ongoing border dispute with Cambodia.
He said the government is also working to bolster security on the frontier.