Thai government unveils extensive financial relief for border conflict victims

An evacuee holds a cat as they take shelter in a gymnasium on the grounds of Surindra Rajabhat University in the Thai border province of Surin on July 25, 2025. Thailand is coordinating a wide-ranging response, including financial assistance for the borcer conflict victims.- AFP

BANGKOK: The Thai government has announced a comprehensive package of relief measures for individuals and officials affected by the recent escalation of conflict along the Thai-Cambodian border.

The announcement comes as ministries coordinate a wide-ranging response, including financial assistance and a significant diplomatic downgrade.