Anutin Charnvirakul visited three provinces along the Thai-Cambodian border to monitor the 72-hour ceasefire situation.

Anutin Charnvirakul visited three provinces along the Thai-Cambodian border to monitor the 72-hour ceasefire and emphasized the importance of ensuring public safety.

December 29, 2568 at 09.30:XNUMX p.m. Acting Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, dressed in a general's uniform, visited three provinces along the Thai-Cambodian border: Buriram, Surin, and Amnat Charoen. with Lt. Gen. Adul Boonthamcharoen, Deputy Minister of Defence. Join me on this journey.

In the morning, the Prime Minister will travel to inaugurate the "Closing the Gold Leaf Ceremony, Paying Homage to King Rama I" project at the monument of King Phutthayodfa Chulalok (Rama I) in Mueang District, Buriram Province.

Then, at noon, he will travel to Surin Province to monitor the situation along the Thai-Cambodian border. In the evening, he will preside over the royal cremation ceremony of Private Thanapat Nanthawong at Wat Chuek Nok in Amnat Charoen Province.

Before his departure, Mr. Anutin stated that the 72-hour ceasefire, as agreed in the Joint Statement, would expire tomorrow at 12:00 PM. He also reported that security forces had informed him that the general situation was calm and that there had been no reports of drones being sighted in various areas, contrary to recent news reports.

To reassure the public in the area, the relevant authorities are monitoring the situation constantly. It's not that they're not monitoring at all; it's just that both sides have truly stopped, reducing the level of violence to zero in terms of mutual attacks. But this doesn't mean there are no preventative measures or preparations in place.

Regarding the meeting between Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeo and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi for bilateral discussions, it has been reported that he departed yesterday and the conversation went well. He just hung up the phone and will begin discussions with the Cambodian Foreign Minister soon.

Regarding the discussions between Mr. Sihasak and Mr. Wang Yi, I don't know yet if any agreements were reached. I will receive a report after they have finished their conversation. However, it will likely be a discussion on the course of action going forward. Currently, we are only handling diplomatic relations at the diplomatic and official levels. We only have embassy staff remaining. Moving forward with diplomatic relations will take time and follow procedures. Right now, we are focusing on ensuring the 72-hour ceasefire is effective, and we will proceed step by step.

Regarding the news that China will provide Cambodia with 20 million yuan in aid for damages from the fighting, the fact is that Thailand has also received this offer from the Chinese authorities. Whether Thailand will accept the offer or not will depend on Mr. Sihasak's return, after which discussions will be held to determine the conditions of the assistance from China.

Regarding the return of people from evacuation centers, they are gradually returning to areas deemed safe by the authorities. For example, in Buriram province, the number of evacuees, which was initially 20,000, has decreased to approximately 2,000 as of yesterday. We must all help each other, and we hope the situation will continue to improve. The government will prioritize safety above all else.

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