JIC Director affirms Thai military readiness at border

Khaosod•Politics•19h ago

Reader Briefing

Air Chief Marshal Praphas Sonjaidee inspected border security in Ubon Ratchathani and Si Sa Ket provinces to assess military readiness.

•Air Chief Marshal Praphas Sonjaidee visited Ubon Ratchathani and Si Sa Ket provinces on July 20, 2026.
•The visit focused on security situations along the border and the readiness of personnel and equipment.
•Air Chief Marshal Praphas Sonjaidee stated that Thai forces are more prepared than in the previous two instances.
•Thai security agencies emphasize operations based on international law and the Rules of Engagement (ROE).

Overview

•On July 20, 2026, Air Chief Marshal Praphas Sonjaidee visited Ubon Ratchathani and Si Sa Ket provinces.
•Air Chief Marshal Praphas Sonjaidee received briefings from Colonel Jatupol Niyompatma regarding mission overviews and personnel readiness.
•Air Chief Marshal Praphas Sonjaidee provided morale-boosting items to personnel at Khao Satta Som in Si Sa Ket and Chong Bok in Ubon Ratchathani.
•Air Chief Marshal Praphas Sonjaidee emphasized three principles: personnel and equipment safety, preventing friendly losses through integrated data, and strict adherence to international law and Rules of Engagement (ROE).
•Air Chief Marshal Praphas Sonjaidee asserted that Cambodia's attack would not be easy due to Thai capabilities across land, sea, and air forces.
•Air Chief Marshal Praphas Sonjaidee claimed that the Cambodian leader's use of fake news is a form of self-harm and an attempt to maintain power.
•Rear Admiral Parat Rattanachayaphan reported that land and sea areas of responsibility remain orderly and the border fence construction is progressing.
•Lieutenant Commander Nattanai Chanpleng noted the Ministry of Defense's commitment to infrastructure under the 'Flowing Water, Bright Lights, Good Roads, Phone Signal' project.

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Key Entities

Person

Air Chief Marshal Praphas Sonjaidee(พล.อ.อ.ประภาส สอนใจดี)

Assistant Commander of the Royal Thai Air Force and Director of the Joint Information Center (JIC) for Thai-Cambodian situations.

Colonel Thomwat Sawangwit(พ.อ.(พิเศษ)โถมวัฒน์ สว่างวิทย์)

Deputy Commander of the Suranaree Force.

Colonel Surakit Kalnert(พ.อ.(พิเศษ) สุรกิจ กาฬเนตร)

Commander of Task Force 1, Suranaree Force.

Lieutenant Colonel Jatupol Niyompatma(พ.ท.จตุพล นิยมปัทมะ)

Commander of the 12th Infantry Battalion, Task Force 1, Suranaree Force.

Colonel Richa Suksuwanon(พ.อ.ริชฌา สุขสุวานนท์)

Deputy Spokesperson of the Royal Thai Army.

Lieutenant Commander Nattanai Chanpleng(น.ท.ณัฐนัย จันทร์เปล่ง)

Deputy Spokesperson of the Ministry of Defense.

Rear Admiral Parat Rattanachayaphan(พล.ร.ต.ปารัช รัตนไชยพันธ์)

Spokesperson of the Royal Thai Navy.

Organization

Joint Information Center (JIC) for Thai-Cambodian Situations(ศูนย์ข่าวสารสถานการณ์ ไทย-กัมพูชา (JIC))

An organization responsible for presenting accurate and verifiable information regarding the Thai-Cambodian border.

Suranaree Force(กองกำลังสุรนารี)

A military force operating in the border area.

Royal Thai Air Force(กองทัพอากาศ)ℹ️

One of the three military branches coordinated for border defense.

Ministry of Defense(กระทรวงกลาโหม)ℹ️

The ministry monitoring the border situation and implementing infrastructure projects for personnel.

Royal Thai Army(กองทัพบก)ℹ️

One of the three military branches coordinated for border defense.

Royal Thai Navy(กองทัพเรือ)ℹ️

One of the three military branches coordinated for border defense.

Place

Ubon Ratchathani Province(จ.อุบลราชธานี)ℹ️

A location visited by Air Chief Marshal Praphas Sonjaidee to monitor border security.

Si Sa Ket Province(จ.ศรีสะเกษ)ℹ️

A location visited by Air Chief Marshal Praphas Sonjaidee to monitor border security.

Khao Satta Som(เขาสัตตะโสม)

An area in Si Sa Ket province where Task Force 1 is stationed.

Chong Bok(ช่องบก)ℹ️

An area in Ubon Ratchathani province where Task Force 4 is stationed.

Policy

Rules of Engagement (ROE)(กฎการใช้กำลัง (Rules of Engagement: ROE))

The guidelines governing the use of force that Thai military personnel must strictly follow.

Flowing Water, Bright Lights, Good Roads, Phone Signal(น้ำไหล ไฟสว่าง ทางดี มีสัญญาณโทรศัพท์)

A project by the Minister of Defense to construct infrastructure for personnel in border areas.