Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai announced today that the families of each soldier killed in last month's border clashes with Cambodia will receive 10 million baht (310,000 USD), while the families of deceased civilians will receive 8 million baht (247,000 USD).

The decision followed a cabinet meeting where the acting prime minister also ordered officials to pursue domestic and international criminal and civil lawsuits against Cambodia for damages resulting from attacks on Thai territory.

According to Thai government spokesman Jirayu Houngsub, the National Security Council Office will lead the lawsuit, with participation from affected parties including the army, the Ministry of Interior, and the Ministry of Public Health.

Funeral for Thai soldiers killed in clashes with Cambodia, held on 30/7. Photo: AFP

Funeral for Thai soldiers killed in clashes with Cambodia, held on 30/7. Photo: AFP

Fighting between Cambodia and Thailand erupted near the Ta Moan Thom temple on the morning of 24/7 and later spread to other areas along the border, including the Ta Kwai and Preah Vihear temples. This was the most serious clash between the two neighbors in over 10 years, resulting in 25 deaths in Thailand, including 15 soldiers and 10 civilians, and 13 deaths in Cambodia.

Cambodia and Thailand reached a ceasefire agreement on 28/7 after negotiations in Malaysia. Military leaders from both countries agreed not to deploy or move additional troops along the border to enforce the ceasefire.

However, Thailand has repeatedly accused Cambodia of violating the agreement and attacking Thai military positions. Phnom Penh has denied these allegations, asserting its adherence to the ceasefire and accusing Bangkok of "fabrication and misrepresentation".

Huyen Le (Reuters, Khaosod, Bangkok Post)