Thai Military Launches 24-Hour Thailand-Cambodia Border Patrols
Thai military has begun round-the-clock patrols along the Cambodia border to combat smuggling, illegal entry, and explosive placement, with officers trained to detect hidden threats in challenging terrain.
Thai military forces have launched 24-hour patrol operations along the Thailand-Cambodia border to protect national sovereignty and prevent illegal entry, smuggling, and the placement of explosives, according to Regional Army Command 2 officials on September 5. Armed personnel will conduct continuous patrols throughout their assigned areas, monitoring for suspicious activity and preventing illegal goods from entering Thailand through natural crossing points along the border.
Patrols will operate around the clock with tactics adapted to specific times of day and terrain conditions, designed to eliminate gaps that smugglers or illegal operators might exploit. Military officers conducting these patrols must exercise exceptional caution due to the risk of concealed explosives and traps that could injure personnel, requiring them to rely on training, experience, and careful observation of their surroundings.
All border protection units are required to maintain comprehensive surveillance of their assigned areas daily, staying alert to prevent sovereignty violations, intercept illegal border crossings, and block contraband from entering the country. Military officials asked Thai citizens to have confidence in the armed forces' commitment to safeguarding the nation with full dedication.
