Thai-Cambodia Border Security Fence Progress, Chanthaburi Fence Construction Starts April

Matichon•Politics•27d ago

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Thailand begins construction of a security fence and permanent wall along the Chanthaburi border with Cambodia, with initial work on a road completed and the wall expected to start in April 2026.

•The Thai army is progressing with the construction of a security fence along the Thai-Cambodian border in Chanthaburi province.
•A road along the border from checkpoint 52-54, approximately 1,310 meters long, has been completed.
•The project aims to enhance national security and border safety, with permanent wall construction set to begin in early April 2026.
•De-mining operations in the area have been concluded, ensuring a safe environment for further development.

Overview

•On March 17, the Thai army revealed progress on the security fence project along the Thai-Cambodian border.
•The army is constructing a road along the border in the pioneer area of Pong Nam Ron District, Chanthaburi.
•The road along the border covers areas around border crossings 52-54, spanning approximately 1,310 meters.
•The project aims to enhance the nation's security and maintain peace and safety in the border region.
•The National Mine Action Centre has completed landmine surveying and clearance in the area.
•The Development Command Unit has mobilized personnel to prepare the area and construct the road.
•Permanent wall construction is expected to commence in early April 2026, with a target completion of 45 days.

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Key Entities

Organization

Thai Army(กองทัพไทย)

The organization responsible for the progress update and construction of the security fence on the Thai-Cambodian border.

National Mine Action Centre(ศูนย์ปฏิบัติการทุ่นระเบิดแห่งชาติ)

The organization that has completed landmine surveying and clearance in the project area.

Development Command Unit(หน่วยบัญชาการทหารพัฒนา)

The unit that has prepared the area and constructed the road along the proposed fence line.

Place

Thai-Cambodian Border(ชายแดนไทย–กัมพูชา)

The border region where the security fence and parallel road are being constructed.

Pong Nam Ron District, Chanthaburi Province(อำเภอโป่งน้ำร้อน จังหวัดจันทบุรี)

The pioneer area selected for the initial construction of the security fence and road along the Thai-Cambodian border.