In the wake of the ongoing situation between Thailand and Cambodia, an unsettling calm has fallen over the once bustling Chong Chom checkpoint. Where the seamless transfer of emergency patients through this vital crossing used to be commonplace, it has now come to an indefinite halt. Recently, Cambodia mysteriously declined the receipt of essential medication, intended for its ongoing patients, despite Thailand’s efforts to facilitate the process. Under the intense sun of July 8th, at the ever-important Chong Chom border crossing in Mueang subdistrict, nestled within the Kap Choeng district of Surin province, noteworthy figures made their presence felt. Lieutenant General Anuphap Sirimanon, holding the esteemed position of Deputy Chief of Staff of the Royal Thai Army, along with Major General Winthai Suvaree, the vocal spokesperson for the RTA, graced the area. Their mission: to get an eagle’s eye view of the Thai-Cambodian border predicament. A focus on humanitarian interests…
