Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

In a dramatic development amid escalating cross-border hostilities, the Border Defence Command for Chanthaburi and Trat provinces has officially declared martial law in select districts of the two eastern provinces. The announcement, made on the evening of 25 July, follows increased military aggression by Cambodian forces along the Thai-Cambodian border.

 

According to the declaration, the move is deemed necessary due to continued attacks by Cambodian military units using armed force along the border. The order, issued by Vice Admiral Apichart Supprasert, Commander of the Border Defence Command, invokes powers granted under Article 176, paragraph two of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand, and Article 4 of the Martial Law Act B.E. 2457 (1914).

 

The areas now under martial law include:

 

In Chanthaburi Province:

 

• Mueang Chanthaburi District

• Tha Mai District

• Makham District

• Laem Sing District

• Kaeng Hang Maeo District

• Na Yai Am District

• Khao Khitchakut District

 

In Trat Province:

 

• Khao Saming District

 

Effective immediately, the declaration grants military authorities sweeping powers over civil affairs, including the ability to conduct searches, detain individuals without a court warrant and impose curfews if deemed necessary for national security.

 

The announcement references the continued use of force by Cambodia as a direct threat to Thai sovereignty, necessitating unified national defence efforts involving the military, police, civilian authorities, and citizens alike. The purpose, the declaration states, is to protect Thailand’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and the lives and property of its people.

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-07-25

 

 

 

I imagine the list will be added to and updated shortly.

UPDATE
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