The Second Army Region deployed an engineering unit to organize the "Chong An Ma" area after firmly securing the frontline. They excavated and destroyed the remnants of the "Ta Om Monument" and Chong An Ma market to remove obstacles that could affect border security and safety.
On 20 December 2025 GMT+7, reporters reported that the Second Army Region sent engineering troops to carry out a mission in the Chong An Ma area to organize the border area after Thai forces firmly controlled the frontline. This mission focused on restoring and improving the area to ensure order and safety.
It was reported that the engineering unit excavated and dismantled structures, including the Ta Om Monument and Chong An Ma market, which are in Thai territory, to level the area and remove obstacles that might impact security and safety along the border.
This operation is part of measures to organize the area after regaining control to strengthen security along the border and prepare for ongoing area management. The army confirmed that the mission was conducted according to plans and within legal frameworks and national security duties.
