Border Residents Panic as Cambodian Soldiers Burn Forest, Prepare for Potential Conflict

Border residents are deeply anxious as Cambodian soldiers burn forest areas along the border, creating tensions in provinces including Ubon Ratchathani, Si Sa Ket, Surin, and Buriram. Kamphun, a resident of Ban Krod district in Buriram province, admitted her family is preparing emergency bunkers and supplies, using 5,000 baht in compensation money to improve their shelter. She emotionally stated that if a third conflict occurs, she hopes Thai soldiers will completely eliminate the Cambodian threat and prevent further escalations.