Thailand Bolsters Border Security Against Cambodia

On July 20, Air Vice Marshal Praphas Saonjai, Deputy Commander of the Royal Thai Air Force and director of the Thai-Cambodia Joint Information Center (JIC), led a delegation to Ubon Ratchathani and Si Sa Ket provinces to monitor security along the border. He received briefings on operational readiness, regional security situation, troop preparedness, and public safety measures from military commanders.

After the briefing, Air Vice Marshal Praphas met with troops and distributed morale-boosting gifts to representatives from the special task forces operating in the border areas. He praised all personnel for their sacrifice and dedication amid challenging circumstances while upholding national sovereignty and security.

The air force chief emphasized three operational principles: maintaining personnel and equipment safety for mission readiness, preventing friendly casualties through integration and accurate intelligence, and strict compliance with international law and rules of engagement while targeting legitimate military objectives with proportionality and minimal civilian impact.

Air Vice Marshal Praphas stated that Thailand is now more prepared than during the previous two incidents, holding advantageous terrain with superior capabilities across land, naval, and air forces, making any Cambodian assault unlikely. He expressed confidence in the military's weapons, positions, and personnel, noting that the three armed forces operate jointly according to Thai military doctrine with close coordination.

Specific military targets during critical phases are prioritized with high-impact assessments. All strikes are conducted with maximum efficiency based on rules of engagement and international law. He noted that no country has condemned Thailand, dismissing fake news as unsustainable, and urged the public to rely on official security briefings rather than misinformation.