BANGKOK, June 20 (TNA) – Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra today met with governors from seven provinces bordering Cambodia, stressing that all sectors must be ready for any unforeseen incidents, even as the government seeks to avoid conflict.
The Premier chaired a meeting at Government House to discuss aid for border residents, including a video conference with governors from Ubon Ratchathani, Sisaket, Surin, Buri Ram, Trat, Chanthaburi, and Sa Kaeo.
Addressing Ministry of Interior officials, the Prime Minister urged them to continue working diligently for the nation. She emphasized the need to ensure the quality of shelters and bunkers, especially those built by residents or constructed quickly, and asked governors to oversee these efforts.
She also discussed improving military equipment with security agencies, assuring the public that the armed forces are always prepared to protect border soldiers if conflict is unavoidable. She reiterated, “The Ministry of Interior is the home, and the military is the fence. The Ministry of Interior must ensure the safety of those within the home.”
Following the meeting, the Prime Minister will travel to Ubon Ratchathani to meet Suranaree Force troops. -819 (TNA)
