Report Surin Schools Conduct Evacuation Drill Amid Border Tensions

[snoop1130]

Picture courtesy of Thai Newsroom

 

In response to ongoing tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border, schools under the Border Patrol Police (BPP) Division in Surin province conducted a comprehensive evacuation drill on the morning of June 6. This exercise aimed to equip students with the skills needed to respond effectively in crisis situations, following a recent clash at Chong Bok in Ubon Ratchathani province on May 28.

 

The drill involved students from several BPP 21 schools in the Dong Rak, Kap Choeng, and Buachet districts. Led by headmasters and teachers, the exercises focused on systematic evacuation procedures, emphasizing the importance of staying calm and heading to designated bunkers within the school grounds and nearby villages.

 

Pol. Col. Jakkarin Onndee, commander of BPP21, and his team supervised the drill, underscoring their commitment to maintaining the safety and preparedness of students and school personnel. This initiative reflects a strategic approach to handling potential risks, encapsulated in the principle, "Thailand loves peace but is not afraid of war." The phrase signifies a dedication to robust preparedness while striving for peace.

 

Through these drills, the schools aim to build resilience and confidence in both students and staff, ensuring that they can respond swiftly and efficiently in the event of future escalations along the border. The practice not only prepares individuals for emergencies but also reinforces a sense of security amid the prevailing tensions.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Thai Newsroom 2025-06-06

 

 

[mfd101]

My family's home village - Khok Salaeng - on the Qui vive.

 

Quite unnecessarily in my view. The more each side gets overexcited the greater the chance of something nasty happening.

 

But memories of the Khmer Rouge back in the 70s are still alive in the village amongst the old people - artillery shells landing and the KR coming across to steal cattle as the villagers fled ...

[Barnet1900]

4 hours ago, mfd101 said:

My family's home village - Khok Salaeng - on the Qui vive.

 

Quite unnecessarily in my view. The more each side gets overexcited the greater the chance of something nasty happening.

 

But memories of the Khmer Rouge back in the 70s are still alive in the village amongst the old people - artillery shells landing and the KR coming across to steal cattle as the villagers fled ...

Sounds like some interesting stories to be told. Be great to hear some Thai perspectives on that era.

[khwaibah]

Deadly clashes between Cambodia and Thailand last erupted in 2011 over Preah Vihear.                                                                                                                                                  Saw rockets land in my wife rice fields in Kap Choeng.

[hotchilli]

How to scare kids even more....

[terryofcrete]

Every school in the US has to do these drills now ….sadly

[wensiensheng]

North Korea would be proud of them

[AgMech Cowboy]

2 hours ago, terryofcrete said:

Every school in the US has to do these drills now ….sadly

Ok...  We had nuclear bomb drills in my schools in the 60's and 70's.  I think what the Thai schools are doing is a good practice.

[dingdongrb]

2 hours ago, terryofcrete said:

Every school in the US has to do these drills now ….sadly

Yeah, the schools in the USA do it for school shootings not war conflicts from other countries.

[ChipButty]

Should be teaching them first aid and how to setup field kitchens, 

[norsurin]

6 hours ago, khwaibah said:

Deadly clashes between Cambodia and Thailand last erupted in 2011 over Preah Vihear.                                                                                                                                                  Saw rockets land in my wife rice fields in Kap Choeng.

Same my exwife and our kids experienced.I was in my country then.I called the emergency line to the minister of foreign affairs.They took action rigth away.My embassy in Bangkok issued new passport for our kids and a visa for my exwife while they say in the embassy.Well done.

[Quentin Zen]

Fire drills, Bomb drills.....better be safe than sorry.   Never used any of it, but that's OK

 

 

[terryofcrete]

1 hour ago, dingdongrb said:

Yeah, the schools in the USA do it for school shootings not war conflicts from other countries.

Yes…I know and my own grandchildren included…that’s what I meant by sadly…should have elaborated on it. 

[terryofcrete]

2 hours ago, AgMech Cowboy said:

Ok...  We had nuclear bomb drills in my schools in the 60's and 70's.  I think what the Thai schools are doing is a good practice.

We got tablets to take if there was was a nuclear explosion….lol ….every house in the country got a packet!