Troops to man border for 'at least one year'Listen to this articleThai soldiers at Ta Muen Thom temple ruins in Surin province late last month. Gen Natthaphon says the situation along the border remains under control, with round-the-clock monitoring and assessment systems in place. "However, given the 798-kilometre length of the border [with Cambodia], forces would be concentrated in areas deemed necessary." Meanwhile, Air Chief Marshal Seksan Kantha of the Royal Thai Air Force said the air force on Friday briefed military attachés from 23 countries about its role, missions and operational approach regarding the border situation with Cambodia. He said the briefing outlined the facts of air force operations, adding that all actions complied with international law and recognised rules of engagement.

Source: Bangkok Post January 10, 2026 23:06 UTC