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Si Sa Ket has directed residents in "red zones" across three districts to evacuate to temporary shelters as clashes at the Thailand–Cambodia border continue for an eighth day. The order affects specific subdistricts in Kantharalak, Phu Sing, and Khun Han, requiring residents to move until notified otherwise.

 

Trisulee Trisaranakul, secretary-general to the prime minister, confirmed the evacuation mandate, emphasizing that evacuees must stay in shelters until conditions improve. The affected areas include several subdistricts within Kantharalak district, all regions of Phu Sing district, and specific subdistricts in Khun Han district.

 

Khun Han district chief Sadit Nichakun issued an order under the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Act, dated December 15, 2025, mandating the evacuations. Residents have been warned that returning before clearance could result in legal penalties. Authorities stress that safety remains a priority, and residents should follow all directives carefully, reported The Nation.

 

Key Takeaways

• Si Sa Ket orders evacuations in three districts due to ongoing clashes.
• Evacuation orders apply under the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Act.
• Residents urged to remain in shelters until official clearance is provided.

 

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  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Nation 2025-12-15

 

 

 

I think everybody knows that Thais makes small things big before solving it when it is small.... This is no difference.. The more damage can be done on both sides the better it is apparently