Report Urgent Call for Border Safety: Seven Thai Provinces on High Alert

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Anutin Charnvirakul. File photo courtesy of moneyandbanking

 

The Interior Ministry has dispatched urgent orders to seven provinces bordering Cambodia, urging a swift enhancement of security measures. Aimed at fortifying public safety and bolstering security missions, this directive follows recent skirmishes between Thai and Cambodian forces.

 

The letters, signed by Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, highlight crucial steps for local governors to follow.

 

Governors of Trat, Chanthaburi, Sa Kaeo, Ubon Ratchathani, Sisaket, Surin, and Buriram have been tasked with mobilising resources and personnel.

 

This action stems from a Bangkok-issued directive after military tensions flared up at the Chong Bok border area in Ubon Ratchathani on May 28, where a clash occurred between Thai and Cambodian soldiers. The Interior Ministry is aiming to prevent any escalation along these precarious borders.

 

The urgent instructions comprise four primary measures: prioritising the safety of residents by evaluating risks in vulnerable areas, developing evacuation procedures, and establishing shelters in safer zones. Provinces are further instructed to ready defence personnel and conduct regular checks in sensitive locations, maintaining a robust line of defence.

 

Public communication is also a key part of the strategy. Governors are pressed to keep locals continuously informed to prevent panic, ensuring that the populace is prepared to act decisively if the situation demands.

 

Additionally, any disturbance affecting the safety of people should be promptly reported to the Department of Provincial Administration.

 

This proactive measure underscores the Thai government's commitment to maintaining peace and security in its border provinces, where tensions may arise, affecting both local communities and broader diplomatic relations with Cambodia. The focus remains firmly on safeguarding the public while keeping lines of communication open and responsive to the swiftly shifting dynamics at the border.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Thai Newsroom 2025-06-05

 

 

[JoePai]

Don't panic Mr Jones !

[AussieinThaiJim]

Get rid of Anutin Charnvirakul

[Burma Bill]

11 hours ago, webfact said:

urging a swift enhancement of security measures.

 

and to "save face".

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, webfact said:

The letters, signed by Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, highlight crucial steps for local governors to follow

The expert in medicine speaks about national safety now... such a portfolio he has.

[GreasyFingers]

3 hours ago, AussieinThaiJim said:

Get rid of Anutin Charnvirakul

Taksin is trying to/will do.

[billd766]

one way to keep the border safer fo civilians would be to pull ALL the military from both sides at least 10km away from the border and tell the generals on both sides,  that if any soldier crosses that line all the SNCOS, officers. field commanders and general officers will immediately be jailed for a minimum of 2 years, the penalties rising with ranks.

[soalbundy]

I live 25 km outside Surin, saw a lot of military vehicles on the road today heading for the border. I remember last time they had a go at each other I could hear the artillery from my house.

[StayinThailand2much]

On 6/5/2025 at 2:52 AM, webfact said:

The Interior Ministry has dispatched urgent orders to seven provinces bordering Cambodia, urging a swift enhancement of security measures. 

 

Are the Khmer invading Thailand?? 😟 

[Mavideol]

get ready, assemble enough supplies to last a couple months, war is looming .... this guy has been in all the recent governments, what does he has to offer that's so special as besides the usual corruption and his weed deals I can't figure it out

[Burma Bill]

9 minutes ago, StayinThailand2much said:

 

Are the Khmer invading Thailand?? 😟 

 Just like days of old?

 

Reference Google-

 

The Khmer Empire, at its greatest extent in the 12th-13th centuries, encompassed most of mainland Southeast Asia, including parts of present-day Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar. The empire's capital, Angkor, was located in what is now Cambodia. 

 

 

[cynic1]

22 hours ago, hotchilli said:

The expert in medicine speaks about national safety now... such a portfolio he has.

 

22 hours ago, hotchilli said:

The expert in medicine speaks about national safety now... such a portfolio he has.

You took the words right out of my mouth. He must have a large wardrobe at home with all sorts of uniforms ready for his next posting.. When health minister in charge of solving the Covid pandemic he dressed like a doctor. now he dresses like a general.