Ubon ratchathani: Tai Orathai expresses concern for her fellow citizens in border areas. She understands many are worried about their property, but emphasizes that safety should come first. She says she never envisioned a war breaking out in her generation.
According to Thai News Agency, the sweet-voiced Luk Thung singer Tai Orathai revealed that although her hometown in Na Chaluay District, Ubon Ratchathani Province, has not been as affected as Nam Yuen District, where unrest is currently occurring due to fighting along the Thai-Cambodian border, resulting in several soldier deaths and injuries, and villagers have been affected and forced to evacuate their homes for safety, she considers it a high-risk area because it’s not far away. Therefore, everyone needs to be cautious. Tai added that her mother and family moved to a shelter about two weeks ago. Her mother is worried about their house, as they have durian trees that require daily care, as well as their pet cats. Her younger brother also owns several dogs. They are concerned about their own safety and the belongings they left behind at home.
Even though my house is far from the line of fire, I’m worried that if the other side uses weapons with a longer range, the bullets might land near my house. So I’m praying that the situation doesn’t escalate. I believe many families are worried about their property, their homes, and their pets. They don’t want to leave, but they have to follow the authorities’ orders and temporarily leave their homes until things improve before moving back in. I can only pray and hope that the unrest ends soon and that the situation returns to peace as quickly as possible.
The famous Luk Thung singer continued, saying that she has lived in the area since birth and heard about the war since she was a child, but she never thought that a war would actually break out in her generation. She admitted that everyone is suffering greatly and living with constant risk. She updates her family every day, constantly asking about the situation. They communicate within their family group. Her sister, who is a teacher, still can’t return to school. She believes that the aid and supplies sent will never be enough, but she understands that constantly mobilizing aid is difficult. Therefore, they help each other internally, identifying what is needed and providing whatever they can, such as food and essential items. They also remind everyone not to post their location on social media.
For now, we’re monitoring the situation. But if things don’t improve and it’s still unsafe, we have a backup plan to talk to the family about evacuating to our home in Bangkok. We’re just waiting for confirmation on what the decision will be. My sister recently flew back home and told me she could still hear explosions. I’m worried, especially since it’s almost New Year’s and everyone wants to go home to their families. What are we going to do about that?