Prime Minister-elect Anutin Charnvirakul has approved a series of measures intended to bolster security along the border with Cambodia, including the construction of more border fencing, in the wake of another landmine blast which injured three Thai soldiers in Si Sa Ket. A soldier lost his leg, and two others sustained serious injuries as a result of the blast, which reignited concerns about security along the frontier with Cambodia. Mr Anutin said the government has approved the construction of fences along the border, as well as the request for more resources to enhance the capabilities of troops there. When asked about reports of Cambodian youths staging provocations along the border and online, Mr Anutin said that although such actions are regrettable, they shouldn't lead to an escalation, as both governments agreed to a ceasefire deal late last year. However, when asked about MoU 43, which concerns the demarcation of land boundaries, Mr Anutin said the MoU is still being followed because it is particularly useful for determining Thailand's territorial extent.

Source: Bangkok Post February 13, 2026 06:55 UTC