Fundraising Efforts Surpass £100 Million to Offer Assistance on the Border
Headline: Major Donations Pour in for Thai Military Personnel and Border Residents
In a show of solidarity and support, several private organizations and ethnic associations have made significant contributions to aid those impacted by the ongoing unrest along the Thai-Cambodian border.
At the forefront of these donations is Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Co Ltd (BTS), which has pledged a total of 100 million baht to the Thai government. The initial donation of 50 million baht was directed towards the government, while an additional 50 million baht will be allocated to the Royal Thai Army, Navy, and Air Force [1][4].
The Reignwood Foundation (Thailand) also made a substantial contribution, donating 2.57 million baht in cash, medical equipment, and daily necessities [1][4]. Other notable donors include the Tio Chew Association of Thailand and several other Chinese associations, who together donated 2.49 million baht, and the Thai-Chinese Friendship Foundation and Yongxing Steel (Thailand) Co Ltd, who jointly donated 3 million baht [1].
These donations were made through the Office of the Prime Minister's disaster relief fund to assist those impacted by the unrest. The government has also approved compensation packages totaling hundreds of millions of baht, with allocations like 404.6 million baht approved for victims [5].
Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai presided over a donation ceremony at Government House, expressing deep condolences and admiration for the bravery and sacrifice of Thai soldiers stationed on the frontlines. He encouraged the public and all organizations to make contributions to boost the morale of those serving on the frontlines [2].
The BTS, under the leadership of chairman Keeree Kanjanapas, announced an additional 50 million baht donation by BTS, bringing their total contribution to 100 million baht [4]. The new donation is directed towards the Royal Thai Army, the Royal Thai Navy, and the Royal Thai Air Force.
The government continues to encourage ongoing public and organizational support through donations to the Prime Minister’s Office Disaster Relief Fund and has implemented various relief measures, including expanded contingency funds and financial aid at provincial levels [2][3].
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Politics played a role in the distribution of aid as the Thai government received donations from various organizations, including the Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Co Ltd, for military personnel and border residents affected by war-and-conflicts. In the midst of general-news reports about the ongoing unrest, there was a focus on crime-and-justice developments, with one key story being the donations made to support those impacted by the conflict.
