2nd Army Clarifies: Cambodian Soldiers Visited Luang Ta Yuean, Road Dispute Resolved

Matichon•General•16d ago

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Thai military clarifies Cambodian soldiers' visit to a respected monk was for courtesy, resolving concerns over border road construction.

•The 2nd Army Region has clarified that 15 Cambodian soldiers visited Phra Tham Wachirayan Koson (Luang Ta Yuean) out of respect, not to pressure Thai authorities.
•The visit occurred on May 9, 2026, during an inspection of a road construction project near the border in Surin province.
•Cambodian soldiers expressed concerns about the road's proximity to their base, fearing a potential encroachment on sovereignty.
•Both Thai and Cambodian sides engaged in discussions, leading to a mutual understanding that the road development is within Thai territory and serves beneficial purposes.
•Authorities denied claims of territorial loss or any hostile actions from neighboring forces.

Overview

•On May 9, 2026, approximately 15 Cambodian soldiers were present near the border area where Phra Tham Wachirayan Koson was inspecting road construction.
•Cambodian soldiers approached Luang Ta Yuean and Thai security personnel to inquire and express concerns about the road construction project.
•The Cambodian soldiers were concerned the road's designated path might be too close to their operational base, potentially infringing on Cambodia's sovereignty.
•The 2nd Army Region asserted that the road development is strictly within Thailand's sovereign territory and intended for public and security benefits.
•Ajarn Pair, a project supervisor present, stated that the Cambodian soldiers' visit was to pay respects and discuss, not to inspect or create conflict.
•The road construction project aims to improve transportation and connectivity along the border, from marker 1 to marker 14, extending to Chong Joum border crossing.
•Following discussions, both sides reached an understanding, and the atmosphere was described as amicable and resolved.
•On May 13, the 2nd Army Region issued a clarification addressing the incident and dispelling potential misunderstandings.

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Key Quotes

Ajarn Pair

"On that day, the Cambodian side visited to pay respects to Phra Tham Wachirayan Koson (Luang Ta Yuean Khantipalo) and discussed normally, not with an inspection or conflict as seen in some news."

เหตุการณ์ในวันดังกล่าว ฝ่ายกัมพูชาได้เดินทางเข้ามาแสดงความเคารพต่อพระธรรมวชิรญาณโกศล (หลวงตาเยื้อน ขนฺติพโล) และมีการพูดคุยสอบถามกันตามปกติ ไม่ได้มีลักษณะการตรวจสอบหรือสร้างความขัดแย้งตามที่ปรากฏในบางกระแสข่าว

2nd Army Region

"The development is within Thailand's sovereign territory for transportation, public assistance, and security missions, without intent to infringe on sovereignty or affect Cambodia."

การดำเนินการดังกล่าวเป็นการพัฒนาเส้นทางภายในเขตอธิปไตยของประเทศไทย เพื่อประโยชน์ด้านการคมนาคม การช่วยเหลือประชาชน และการสนับสนุนภารกิจด้านความมั่นคงในพื้นที่ชายแดน โดยมิได้มีเจตนารุกล้ำอธิปไตยหรือดำเนินกิจกรรมที่ส่งผลกระทบต่อฝ่ายกัมพูชาแต่อย่างใด

Key Entities

Organization

2nd Army Region(ทภ.2)ℹ️

The Thai military formation responsible for the northeastern border region, issuing a clarification on a border incident.

Cambodian soldiers(ทหารกัมพูชา)ℹ️

Military personnel from Cambodia who visited Luang Ta Yuean to express concerns about border road construction.

Person

Luang Ta Yuean(หลวงตาเยื้อน)

Venerable monk, Abbot of Wat Buraphara

Phra Tham Wachirayan Koson (Yuean Kantiphalo)(พระธรรมวชิรญาณโกศล (เยื้อน ขนฺติพโล))

The chief monk, Abbot of Wat Buraphara, who was inspecting border road construction when Cambodian soldiers approached.

Ajarn Pair(อาจารย์ไปร์)

A supervisor involved in the border road construction project who was present during the incident and provided testimony.

Place

Wat Buraphara(วัดบูรพาราม)

The royal temple in Surin province where Abbot Luang Ta Yuean resides.

Surin Province(จังหวัดสุรินทร์)ℹ️

The Thai province bordering Cambodia where the road construction and the border incident took place.

Buachet District(อำเภอบัวเชด)

A district in Surin province located near the Cambodian border, where the road construction site is situated.

Tosakan Base(ฐานปฏิบัติการทศกัณฐ์)

A Cambodian military operational base near the border, whose proximity was a point of concern for the Cambodian soldiers.

Chong 40 Meter(ช่อง 40 เมตร)

A border area mentioned in relation to denied claims of territorial loss.

Chong Joum Border Crossing(ด่านช่องจอม)

A border crossing that the road construction project aims to connect with, enhancing economic and transportation links.