Border Election Units in Baan Krod, Buriram Prepare Warily Amid Cambodian Tension

Election committee members in Baan Krod, Buriram province, located on the Thailand-Cambodia border, are rapidly preparing polling stations and informational signage for the upcoming parliamentary and referendum vote on February 8, 2024. While the current situation remains normal, with expectations of a smooth election, all border polling units have evacuation and equipment movement plans ready in case of unexpected conflicts. Border polling stations are strategically positioned near shelters or bunkers to ensure rapid protection for officials and voters if any unrest occurs. Worawit Ruamjit, chairman of Election Unit 5 in Chanthabhet Subdistrict, acknowledged slight concerns about potential provocations from Cambodia, hoping the election will proceed peacefully. The election unit has 460 eligible voters, with an anticipated turnout of at least 300 participants who are highly engaged in this election.