Thailand Plans 'Living Fence' Border Villages to Secure Frontier with Cambodia

Discussion on utilizing retired rangers to occupy strategic border points to reduce the burden on active-duty soldiers.

Introduction to the security village project in five southern Isan provinces to prevent Cambodian encroachment.

Meeting between the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security to drive the project.

Details on the Community Organizations Development Institute's management and the goal of improving quality of life.

The 2027-2031 roadmap covering 26 provinces, starting with a pilot in 5 provinces bordering Cambodia.

Input from the Ministry of Public Health and the National Security Council regarding holistic health and new threats.

Identification of four key groups: veterans, wounded soldiers, rangers, and volunteers.

The philosophy that national security must be paired with the well-being and stability of the citizens.

Proposal to bring back the Thai Volunteer Defense Corps (TSPC) model used during the communist era.

Proposal to grant 5-10 rai of land to retired rangers to ensure they have a livelihood while guarding the border.

Emphasis that border demarcation and fencing must be completed before citizens are moved in.