Samlee Sornchai
Samlee Sornchai is a 76-year-old Thai farmer who became a refugee amid the escalating border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia. He was quoted expressing his distress after abandoning his farm near the frontline, seeking shelter at a temple in Kanthararom, Thailand, as the clashes intensified, leading to significant casualties and widespread displacement.
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Samlee Sornchai told AFP at a temple shelter for evacuees in the Thai town of Kanthararom, after abandoning his farm near the embattled frontier.
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New Zealand· 2025-07-27
Samlee Sornchai, 76, described his experience of escaping from a war zone while in a shelter for evacuees.
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Bolivia· 2025-07-27
Samlee Sornchai, a 76-year-old, described his experience escaping a war zone after fleeing his farm.
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India· 2025-07-27
Samlee Sornchai told reporters at a temple shelter for evacuees in Kanthararom, Thailand, after abandoning his farm near the embattled frontier.
Thailand, Cambodia clashes spread, as death toll increases
Taiwan· 2025-07-26