Thai Army: Myanmar Fighting Internal, Border Secured 24/7
The Royal Thai Army has reassured the public that intense fighting inside Myanmar is an internal conflict and poses no direct threat to Thailand, while confirming that border forces are on 24-hour alert and have fired warning shots when stray rounds crossed the frontier. Commanders have visited both the Myanmar and Cambodian borders to oversee readiness, coordinate with local authorities on civilian safety plans, and stress that all situations remain under control through existing bilateral mechanisms.
The Royal Thai Army states that ongoing fighting in Myanmar is an internal matter, not a conflict with Thailand, and asserts the situation is under control. Border troops are on 24-hour alert.
On November 9, 2026, at Army Headquarters, Lieutenant General Winthai Suwaree, Army spokesperson, revealed that following the circulation of information on social media about the western and eastern border situations — which may have caused public concern — the fighting on the western border (Thailand–Myanmar) is an internal Myanmar matter between the Myanmar military and various armed groups, not a conflict between Thailand and Myanmar. However, Army border protection units in the area have maintained 24-hour patrols. Most recently, on November 8, 2026, the Naresuan Special Forces increased patrol intensity along the border in Mae Sot district, Tak province, day and night, while coordinating with civilian authorities to prepare safe zones and emergency plans for residents.
When stray bullets have landed on the Thai side, besides providing urgent assistance to affected civilians, Thai forces have fired warning shots in accordance with rules of engagement and coordinated with Myanmar through bilateral mechanisms to exercise caution and avoid harm to Thai lives and property.
Regarding the eastern border (Thailand–Cambodia), the situation remains at a monitoring level per the assessment of the Thailand–Cambodia Joint Information Center (JIC). When inappropriate movements are detected, local units act under rules of engagement and use established military coordination channels to resolve issues, confirming the situation remains under control.
Thailand continues to adhere to the joint communiqué of December 27, 2025, and to resolve issues through mutually acceptable mechanisms.
Commanders have closely monitored both borders. Between November 2–3, 2026, General Phana Klaewplodtook, Army Commander, visited the eastern border, ordering units to maintain personnel and equipment readiness and update operational plans for all scenarios. On November 8, 2026, Lieutenant General Warathep Bunya, Third Army Area Commander, inspected the border in Mae Hong Son province, stressing that border defense must go hand in hand with close care and assistance for local residents.
The Army spokesperson reiterated that the Army has contingency plans for every scenario, both defending sovereignty and protecting public safety. The current critical mission is maintaining peace and order along all border areas.
"We ask the public to trust the soldiers on duty along the entire border and to follow information from official Army channels and provincial agencies. Please verify information before sharing. Border residents who notice anything unusual can contact military units or local authorities 24 hours a day," the spokesperson said.
