The Commander of Chanthaburi Provincial Police conducted an on-site inspection of the Thai-Cambodian border fence funded by the Hathaitip Fund, intensifying controls against illegal immigration. Construction has progressed to boundary marker 55, with a target to reach marker 59.
On 23 October 2026, reporters reported that the border fence construction for security in Chanthaburi province is nearing completion. Construction has reached boundary marker 55 at Village 5, Ban Bueng Chanang Lang, Thepnimit Subdistrict, with plans to extend the fence to boundary marker 59. Meanwhile, Chanthaburi Provincial Police and the Chanthaburi Marine Task Force jointly inspected the border and enhanced measures to prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband across the border.
Police Major General Tharathep Thuphanich, Commander of Chanthaburi Provincial Police, along with Navy Captain Prachya Hanthiam, Commander of the Chanthaburi Marine Task Force, inspected and surveyed the border fence in Pong Nam Ron district, Chanthaburi province. They aimed to establish measures to prevent and suppress illegal activities along the border, especially unauthorized crossings and smuggling of all kinds of contraband.
The construction progress is divided into three phases: phase 1 is 1,310 meters, phase 2 is 3,450 meters, and phase 3 is 3,620 meters, totaling 8,380 meters. Currently, construction is underway in phases 1 and 2. Meanwhile, the bridge construction over the canal section of the fence is still under review and reporting for further consideration and action.
This field operation represents integrated cooperation between Chanthaburi Provincial Police and the Chanthaburi Marine Task Force to enhance border security effectiveness. The goal is to prevent illegal immigration and cross-border crimes in accordance with the policies of the Royal Thai Police.