Thailand Approves Compensation for Border Conflict Victims

The Thai government has announced a compensation package for the families of soldiers and civilians who lost their lives in last month's border conflict with Cambodia. In a statement released on Tuesday, Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said the cabinet approved a payment of 10 million baht ($310,000) for each bereaved soldier's family.

Civilian families affected by the conflict are also set to receive financial support, with each family entitled to a payout of 8 million baht. The decision aims to provide relief and acknowledgement to those who have endured personal losses due to the tensions at the Thai-Cambodian border.

The exchange rate, as noted by Phumtham during the announcement, places the baht at 32.35 against the US dollar. This exchange rate is vital for understanding the scale of the financial support being offered to the grieving families.

(With inputs from agencies.)