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A dispute has flared on the Thai–Cambodian border in Trat province after a foreign national was accused of spraying graffiti insulting Thais on shipping containers installed by Thai authorities. The incident occurred at the strategic border area between Ban Tha Sen in Chamrak sub-district, Mueang district, Trat, and Thmor Da in Pursat province, Cambodia, prompting calls for urgent preventive measures.

The containers were placed by Thai Marine forces under the Royal Thai Navy, with support from the Kan Jom Palang Foundation, to block and control a strategic route along the border. The move was intended to prevent encroachment and maintain order in the sensitive border zone, amid ongoing concerns about security and unauthorised access.

Tensions had already risen following an earlier incident involving Mr Heng Huafang, a Chinese investor who owns a hotel in the Thmor Da area. He reportedly tore down and discarded fabric banners from the Kan Jom Palang Foundation and its supporters that had been attached to the containers, an act that drew public attention and criticism.

On 10 February 2026, Mr Kanthat “Kan Jom Palang” Phongphaiboonwet shared images online showing a foreign national posing with the Thai containers. In his post, he alleged that Cambodian parties had allowed the foreigner to tie Cambodian flags to the containers and spray graffiti insulting Thai people at the Thmor Da site.

In a quoted statement, Mr Kan said the containers were installed so that “each side could live separately” and stressed that there was no intention to provoke Cambodia. He added that the actions showed that “the side that does not want this to end is Cambodia itself,” and asked the public whether the situation should be allowed to continue or whether protective measures should be put in place.

The incident comes amid broader diplomatic and security discussions along the Thai–Cambodian border. Recent developments include signals from Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet urging Thailand’s new government to revive the Joint Boundary Commission mechanism, as well as Thai cabinet-level discussions on laws controlling construction equipment in border areas.

The Royal Thai Army has also previously stated that conditions along the border have remained calm one month after a ceasefire, with Thailand adhering strictly to agreed terms. Authorities are now expected to assess the latest incident and consider appropriate responses to prevent further escalation.

Amarin reported that what happens next will depend on coordination between security forces, government agencies and diplomatic mechanisms. Officials have not yet announced specific measures, but monitoring and border management are expected to remain a priority in the coming period.

Key Takeaways

• A foreign national was accused of spraying graffiti insulting Thais on border containers in Trat on 10 February 2026.

• The containers were installed by Thai Marines with support from the Kan Jom Palang Foundation to control a strategic border route.

• The incident follows earlier tensions involving a Chinese investor and occurs amid ongoing Thai–Cambodian border discussions.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now from Amarin 2026-02-11

 

 

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