Thai army outlines security measures on Myanmar and Cambodia borders
Troops maintain border patrols as the army details warning fire, bilateral coordination and plans to protect residents in emergencies.
- On the Myanmar border, the army has intensified 24/7 patrols, prepared emergency safe areas for residents, and responded to stray rounds with warning shots and diplomatic coordination.
- Along the Cambodian border, the situation is being monitored, with local units acting on inappropriate movements according to rules of engagement and using established communication channels.
- Senior commanders have visited both border regions, instructing units to maintain the readiness of personnel and equipment and to revise operational plans to cover all contingencies.
Information circulating on social media about the situation along the western and eastern borders could cause public concern.
Maj Gen Winthai Suvaree, spokesperson for the Royal Thai Army, issued the following clarification on Monday (November 9, 2026) to ensure an accurate understanding of the situation.
On the western border with Myanmar, the continuing fighting is an internal conflict between the Myanmar military and various armed groups, not a conflict between Thailand and Myanmar.
Nevertheless, the army’s border defence forces in the area have deployed troops to conduct patrols and maintain surveillance 24 hours a day.
Most recently, the Rachamanu Task Force intensified daytime and night-time patrols and surveillance along the border in Mae Sot district, Tak province, on November 8.
The unit also coordinated with local administrative authorities to prepare safe areas and plans to assist residents in an emergency.
In cases where stray rounds have landed on the Thai side, urgent assistance has been provided to affected civilians.
Thailand has also fired warning shots in accordance with the rules of engagement and coordinated with Myanmar through bilateral mechanisms, urging caution to avoid harm to the lives and property of Thai citizens.
On the eastern border with Cambodia, the situation remains under watch, based on the assessment of the Joint Information Center on the Thailand-Cambodia Situation (JIC).
Where inappropriate movements have been detected, local units have acted in accordance with the rules of engagement and used local military units’ communication and coordination mechanisms to address the issues.
The army affirmed that the situation remained under control.
Thailand continues to adhere to the joint statement dated December 27, 2025, and to resolve problems through mechanisms agreed by both sides.
Senior commanders have visited both border areas to monitor the situation closely.
Gen Pana Claewplodtook, commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Army, visited the eastern border from November 2 to 3.
He instructed units to maintain the readiness of personnel and equipment and revise operational plans to cover every contingency.
Lt Gen Worathep Boonya, commander of the Third Army Region, visited border areas in Mae Hong Son province on November 8,.
He instructed units to protect the border while giving close attention to the welfare of local residents and providing them with assistance.
Winthai reiterated that the army had plans for every contingency, covering both the defence of national sovereignty and public safety.
Its key task at present was to maintain peace and order along all borders.
He urged the public to have confidence in troops serving along the borders, follow information from official army and local provincial government channels, and check information every time before sharing it.
Border residents can report any unusual incidents to local military units or administrative authorities 24 hours a day.
