Military Leaders from Thailand and Philippines Inspect Cybercrime Base and Drone Launch Site Near Border

On February 10, 2026, at the Chong Chom permanent border crossing in Surin province, Major General Werayut Raksilp (Army Region 2 Commander) and his team welcomed General Romeo S. Brawner Jr. (Philippine Military Chief of Staff) to conduct a joint security assessment. The delegation investigated a multi-story building used as a cybercrime base, revealing a sophisticated operation with rooms designed to mimic police stations from various countries including China, Singapore, Australia, Brazil, and Vietnam. The site was also identified as a launch point for over 100 suicide drones used in attacks against Thai military personnel, with evidence suggesting involvement of international victims, including those from Indonesia.