The Army spokesman revealed that the ditch-digging issue at Chong Sangam in Sisaket Province has been resolved smoothly. Thai and Cambodian security units have communicated, and the Cambodian side agreed to restore the area. The public is informed that the situation is not worrisome.
On 17 Sep 2026 GMT+7, Major General Winthai Suwaree, Army spokesman, updated on the case where Cambodian soldiers dug ditches and installed barbed wire near Hill 450 at Chong Sangam, Phu Sing District, Sisaket Province, possibly encroaching on Thai sovereignty. Recently, coordination teams from both sides in the area held talks, with the Cambodian side agreeing to restore the land. The issue was negotiated and resolved smoothly.
He urged local residents, who might be anxious and preparing for a possible escalation, to rely on official information. Since social media contains diverse sources that may cause concern, he reassured that local authorities, including administrators and soldiers, continuously exchange information. The situation is not as worrisome as social media reports and opinions suggest.
Regarding the cause of the Cambodian soldiers digging ditches in this case, the Army spokesman said there is no official report yet from local units on details. Given the over 500-kilometer border with small units stationed along the Thai-Cambodian frontier, such incidents can occasionally occur, especially when there is no change in troop deployments, such as verbal clashes, activities, or inappropriate behavior. The key concern for Thailand is land modification, ditch digging, and installation of obstacles. Although Thailand monitors closely, such incidents may still arise. However, when talks occur, cooperation is always achieved.
As for whether Cambodia’s agreement to fill the ditches and remove obstacles implies acknowledgment of encroachment on Thai sovereignty, the spokesman said details must be followed up with local units. Currently, deployed units know the deployment lines and may consider the obstacles as security measures. But when such actions occur in adjacent areas, objections are necessary. He emphasized this is not a serious problem since coordination teams from both sides can resolve it.