No More Tolerance! BigLek Contacts Tia Serayha, Criticizes Undisciplined Cambodian Soldiers for Forest Burning

On February 23, 2024, at the Royal Thai Air Force Headquarters, Defense Minister General Nattapol Nakpanitchh gave an interview following the Defense Council meeting about the Thai-Cambodian border situation with ongoing forest fires. He stated he has been tracking the situation since the first burning incident and contacted Cambodian Defense Minister Tia Serayha, expressing concern about undisciplined Cambodian soldiers burning forests along the border. The minister warned that if the fire spreads to the Thai side, it could escalate into a serious conflict. He also accused Cambodian soldiers of spreading fake news and false accusations against Thai soldiers. General Nattapol suggested constructing permanent fences in high-traffic border areas like Ban Khlong Luek in Sa Kaeo Province and Thmorda in Trat Province, potentially combined with electronic surveillance systems to minimize military expenses.