NationThailand-Aug 6
The Ministry of Public Health estimates 146 million baht in damages from the Thailand-Cambodia border clash, including 46 million baht for Phanom Dong Rak Hospital, preparing for legal action. After the Ministry of Public Health’s senior executive meeting on Wednesday (August 6), Minister of Public Health Somsak Thepsutin commented on the ongoing Thailand-Cambodia situation. He revealed that Deputy Prime Minister and Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai had instructed all relevant ministries to assess the damage caused by the conflict, to prepare both criminal and civil lawsuits against Cambodia at the national and international levels. The Ministry has conducted an initial assessment of the damages, including infrastructure, materials, and medical equipment. The most significant damage was to Phanom Dong Rak Hospital in Surin province, amounting to 46 million baht, with total damage to materials and other items at 100 million baht.
Medical equipment, such as X-ray machines and other tools, is still being assessed. The initial damage estimate is 146 million baht, and legal action will be pursued against Cambodia for the harm caused to Thailand. In addition, the Ministry is also evaluating the damage caused by Typhoon Wipha, which caused severe flooding in northern Thailand. The worst-hit area was Nan province, with damages estimated at 275 million baht. Further assessments of the total damage will follow. Somsak also mentioned that the Thai-Cambodian border situation will be closely monitored on August 7, 2025, during a bilateral discussion under the framework of the Thailand-Cambodia General Border Committee (GBC). If an agreement is reached and evacuees are able to return home, the Ministry will ensure the continued monitoring and support of the affected population.
