Thailand–Cambodia border calm, no election-day disruption, says Anutin
Anutin says the Thailand–Cambodia border situation remains calm and under control, with no signs of unrest ahead of the February 8 election.
Caretaker Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who is also leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, said on Tuesday (February 3) that the Thailand–Cambodia border situation remains calm and manageable, with no indication of any developments that could lead to an undesirable incident.
He urged the public to be confident and reassured that the military and the government have taken all necessary steps. He said there has been no complacency, adding that even in the absence of any violent incident, area control and border surveillance are being carried out strictly, firmly and effectively.
Asked whether there would be any problems on February 8, he said there would not be. He noted that February 8 is election day and is only a few days away, adding that the high turnout seen during advance voting on February 1 clearly showed that Thai people place importance on this election.
He said the vote will help determine the country’s future, and that the only people who can decide it are the country’s rightful owners—the public.
