First Army Region inspects combat readiness at Thai-Cambodian border
Thai military conducts combat readiness exercises along the Cambodian border in Sa Kaeo province, with the First Army Region commander inspecting troops and emphasizing preparedness against modern threats including drone warfare and cyber o
SA KAEO — First Army Region commander Lt. Gen. Worayot Luangsuwan visited Sa Kaeo province on May 18 to inspect combat readiness and annual military exercises along the Thai-Cambodian border, reaffirming the army's preparedness to protect national sovereignty and respond to all forms of threats.
The inspection covered training exercises and combat readiness assessments of the 2nd Infantry Division, King's Guard, at the 2nd Infantry Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, King's Guard, in Muang and Watthana Nakhon districts.
During the visit, Worayot observed battlefield readiness drills, met troops and distributed morale-boosting supplies. He praised soldiers for their commitment and stressed the importance of maintaining training standards, adapting to modern technology and improving battlefield survival capabilities.
The commander also highlighted lessons drawn from real combat situations, including the use of drones, mine-clearing operations, assaults on fortified positions and information warfare.
According to the army, the exercises are aimed at improving joint operational capability, testing battlefield systems and updating contingency plans to address future threats.
The military said the drills also assessed troop readiness, weapons systems and operational capabilities in missions involving border security, suppression of illegal activities and protection of civilians living along the frontier.
