Army confirms B10m for kin of fallenWar veterans at Victory Monument in August last year honour soldiers who defended the country during border clashes with Cambodia. PATTARAPONG CHATPATTARASILLThe army on Monday confirmed that families of soldiers killed in Thai-Cambodian border clashes will receive 10 million baht in compensation, pending cabinet approval. The clarification came after the family of a soldier killed on Dec 9 said they have yet to receive compensation or a promised house and are struggling financially. During two rounds of Thai-Cambodian border clashes last year, 43 Thai soldiers were killed and many others injured. The Pheu Thai-led government approved compensation rates, with families of deceased or disabled soldiers eligible for 10 million baht and civilians for 8 million baht.

Source: Bangkok Post March 31, 2026 04:24 UTC