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Thai army outlines security measures on Myanmar and Cambodia borders
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Information circulating on social media about the situation along the western and eastern borders could cause public concern.
Key facts
- Maj Gen Winthai Suvaree, spokesperson for the Royal Thai Army, issued the following clarification on Monday (November 9, 2026) to ensure an accurate understanding of the situation.
- Thailand continues to adhere to the joint statement dated December 27, 2025, and to resolve problems through mechanisms agreed by both sides.
- Nevertheless, the army’s border defence forces in the area have deployed troops to conduct patrols and maintain surveillance 24 hours a day.
- Most recently, the Rachamanu Task Force intensified daytime and night-time patrols and surveillance along the border in Mae Sot district, Tak province, on November 8.
Summary
Maj Gen Winthai Suvaree, spokesperson for the Royal Thai Army, issued the following clarification on Monday (November 9, 2026) to ensure an accurate understanding of the situation.
On the western border with Myanmar, the continuing fighting is an internal conflict between the Myanmar military and various armed groups, not a conflict between Thailand and Myanmar.