Thailand to Build Barriers on Parts of Cambodia Border... 24-Hour Surveillance System Planned

First Barrier to Be Built Along 1.31 km of Chanthaburi Border
Princess Chulabhorn Donates 9.2 Billion Won to Military

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Thailand, which has experienced armed clashes with Cambodia, plans to build barriers along parts of its border starting next month.

On March 17 (local time), a spokesperson for the Thai military announced that the first barrier will be constructed along a 1.31-kilometer section of the border in Chanthaburi Province, eastern Thailand, beginning next month.

The Thai military explained that the purpose of the barrier is to reassure residents in the border area, stating that it is unrelated to territorial disputes and that Cambodia has agreed to the plan. To facilitate the installation, the Thai side has cleared landmines and paved roads within its own jurisdiction. Completion of the barrier is expected to take 45 days.

The Thai military plans to equip the barrier with sensors, closed-circuit televisions (CCTV), and electric barbed wire, establishing a 24-hour surveillance system.

After experiencing the first armed clash in July last year, the Thai military proposed the barrier construction plan to Princess Chulabhorn, the youngest sister of King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X), in October of the same year. Princess Chulabhorn, through her foundation, raised 200 million baht (approximately 9.2 billion won) to support the construction of the barrier for the military.

Anutin Charnvirakul, the current prime minister who won last month's general election on a hardline stance toward Cambodia, also pledged the construction of the barrier as part of his campaign.

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