Anutin revealed that the military reported the Cambodian trench digging is still far from the border, the situation remains normal, and stressed that Thailand controls the area. He asked all citizens to be confident in their safety and said he plans to visit the 1st Army Region in Sa Kaeo Province today.
At 10:45 AM on 26 Jan 2026 GMT+7 Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, spoke at the Government House regarding the upcoming 2026 election and said he had received reports about the Thai-Cambodian border situation, from security agencies, whether he had been informed by the military chief that there had been trench digging but it was still far from the border and unrelated. He added that both sides had already discussed to avoid any sense of threat or military preparations, and the military reported the situation was not as the news or speculation suggested because everything remains normal.
A reporter then asked for clarification, whether the reports that Cambodia had mobilized forces close to the Thai border were untrue. The Prime Minister confirmed that according to military reports, there was no such movement and emphasized that the government assures the public it has controlled the situation and territory, including maintaining troop deployments. He praised the military for continuing to monitor the border for the public’s safety. At the same time, discussions have been held with international parties to explain Thailand’s approach. Therefore, he expressed confidence that no dangerous incidents will affect the citizens and urged everyone to be assured that safety is maintained.
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister also revealed that he will visit the border area today for an inspection because he has not yet had the opportunity to visit the 1st Army Region in Sa Kaeo Province. He intends to assess what actions are needed to ensure the situation is properly controlled. .