Security forces maintain a 24-hour watch at the Sa Kaeo border. The Village Defense Volunteers (Chor Ror Bor) said that while no violent incidents have occurred yet, villagers admit they are worried about impacts on their daily lives and farming activities.
On 5 Feb 2026 GMT+7, reporters described the atmosphere at the Nong Jan border area near checkpoint 40, Khok Sung district, Sa Kaeo province, as remaining under strict surveillance. Security personnel—including the military, police, the Territorial Defense Volunteers, and the Village Defense Volunteers—continue to maintain a 24-hour presence covering Bueng Taku, Nong Ya Kaeo, and Nong Jan villages. They rotate personnel and conduct continuous patrols to prevent unwanted incidents and reassure residents in the border area.
Reporters visiting the area found the village peaceful but with an overall atmosphere of caution among residents, especially families living near the border. They closely monitor movements and avoid engaging in activities or farming in risky zones.
Interviewed by reporters, Mr. Sommai Wongchachom, 66, chief of the Village Defense Volunteers in Nong Jan, said that although no violent incidents have occurred, villagers are fairly concerned—particularly about personal and property safety and the uncertainty of the border situation given past incidents.
Mr. Sommai stated that the village, together with security officials, has deployed Chor Ror Bor volunteers to patrol and monitor day and night, with clearly assigned shifts. They urge villagers to help watch out and immediately report any suspicious persons or unusual activities to prevent escalation.
Additionally, the Chor Ror Bor chief reflected on the impact on villagers’ lifestyles, noting that many families still hesitate to farm near the border, especially in fields and forest areas, due to fears over security and unexploded ordnance such as BM 21 rockets from previous clashes. This situation has affected villagers’ income and livelihoods.
Some villagers have expressed concerns; however, most continue to cooperate with officials and have confidence in the security forces’ ongoing close supervision of the area.
Security officials confirmed they maintain stringent border security measures and coordinate with all sectors to monitor the situation 24 hours a day. They ask the public to follow official information to reduce panic and help maintain peace in the Nong Jan border area. Mr. Sommai also commented, “The reason Cambodia still provokes Thailand may be because we only wounded the snake’s back without killing it. Ideally, we should strike its head to kill it so it can’t attack us again.”