Military hosts media visit to refute scam centre claimsThai military officials on Tuesday escorted Thai and foreign media to a border crossing in Surin province to counter allegations of scam centres and ease security concerns along the Thai-Cambodian frontier. He said the visit was intended to allow journalists to verify conditions first-hand, enhance transparency and curb misinformation circulating about scam operations and border tensions. The initiative, he added, aimed to provide comprehensive information, reaffirm Thailand's commitment to combating transnational crime and strengthen public confidence in border security. He also rejected claims of territorial encroachment, saying Thai forces strictly adhere to agreed deployment lines and international law. Addressing rumours of a third round of fighting, he urged people to rely on official information and frontline military reports.

Source: Bangkok Post April 08, 2026 03:07 UTC