Bangkok: Border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia have significantly affected the livestock sector, impacting over 200,000 farmers and 6.5 million animals across seven border provinces. The Department of Livestock Development has been actively working to provide continuous assistance to those affected.
According to Thai News Agency, Dr. Somchuan Ratnamangklanon, Director-General of the Department of Livestock Development, stated that the department has been directed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Captain Thamanat Phromphao, to expedite aid to livestock farmers. The assistance involves immediate action and a comprehensive damage assessment for compensation in line with the Ministry of Finance regulations. The affected provinces include Buriram, Ubon Ratchathani, Sisaket, Surin, Sa Kaeo, Chanthaburi, and Trat.
As reported by the Special Operations Center for Livestock Disaster Relief as of December 15, 2025, the clashes have affected 28 districts and impacted a total of 6,536,689 animals. Tragically, 171 animals, primarily cattle and buffalo, have died due to the conflict.
In response to the emergency, the Department of Livestock Development has evacuated 809 animals from high-risk areas and provided aid to 15,945 animals. Additionally, they have treated 949 injured or sick animals. To support the farmers, the department has distributed 101,800 kilograms of dry roughage, 21,790 kilograms of concentrate feed, and 8,825 kilograms of dog and cat food. Furthermore, animal survival kits and health support packages containing minerals, medicine, and vitamins have been provided.
The compensation guidelines are based on the type and age of livestock, with specific rates for cattle, buffaloes, pigs, goats, sheep, and poultry. For instance, cattle and buffaloes aged 2 years and older are eligible for compensation rates of up to 35,000 baht and 39,000 baht per animal respectively, with a limit of five animals per owner. Similarly, pigs, goats, and sheep aged 30 days and older can receive up to 3,000 baht per animal, and assistance for poultry varies depending on type and age. Compensation for livestock pasture land is set at 1,980 baht per rai, up to a maximum of 30 rai per person.
The Department of Livestock Development assures that they will continue to provide necessary assistance to mitigate the impact of the border clashes on the livestock sector.