Thailand, Cambodia agree to build border fence in Chanthaburi–Trat sector
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to construct a border fence in the Chanthaburi–Trat area after both sides signed technical documents for demarcation
On November 8, 2025, progress was reported in the border fence construction project under the supervision of the Chanthaburi–Trat Border Defence Command. Both foreign ministries have now completed the signing and approval of the Technical Instruction (TI) for surveying and installing temporary boundary markers between boundary posts No. 52–59, marking completion of Steps 1 and 2 of the process.
Next, both sides will proceed with Step 3 — joint field surveys and installation of temporary markers, which is expected to take place soon following mutual agreement.
Earlier, on November 4, 2025, Thai and Cambodian survey teams, led by Col Yutthaphon Sujarit for Thailand and Mr Promseun Vathana for Cambodia, met to discuss and endorse the technical guidance for the demarcation work between boundary posts 52 and 59. The meeting concluded with a joint signing of the technical instruction document.
The discussions were attended by Capt. Pratchaya Hanthiam, Commander of the Chanthaburi Marine Task Force, Capt. Than Thongrubkaew, Deputy Commander, Capt. Weerachet Khayantam, head of the Marine Task Force’s Territorial Unit 2, and Sitthinon Chiansheerasakul, village headman of Thepnimit subdistrict. The meeting took place at the Chong Dong permanent border checkpoint, Kamrieng district, Battambang province, Cambodia.
According to officials, funding for the border fence construction is already secured, including financial support from the HATAITIP FUND under the Chulabhorn Foundation, initiated by HRH Princess Chulabhorn Krom Phra Srisavangavadhana.
