Thailand plans to begin constructing a fence along a portion of its border with Cambodia starting next month. The 1.3-kilometer barrier will be built in Pong Nam Ron district, Chanthaburi province, as announced by Maj Gen Vithai Laithomya from the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters. This initiative comes after deadly clashes between the two nations occurred last year, with the intention of enhancing security and ensuring peace for border residents.

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The construction arises amidst longstanding tensions, although it is not linked to any territorial dispute and has received approval from Cambodia. The border, spanning nearly 800 kilometers, will initially see just this small portion reinforced. Maj Gen Vithai emphasized that the project aims to provide peace of mind to the local population rather than serve as a mere physical barrier.

Scheduled to take 45 days for completion, the area designated for the fence has been cleared of landmines and features a new paved road on the Thai side. Future plans involve augmenting the fence with permanent walls and electronic surveillance systems, including CCTV cameras and sensors. These measures are expected to facilitate 24-hour monitoring of the border area.

The fence project details were publicized last year following two border clashes. In October, the Thai military revealed its plans to Princess Chulabhorn, who pledged financial support through her foundation. The princess' Hataitip Fund gathered over 200 million baht in donations, subsequently providing 121 million baht to fund the project's first phase in December, reported Bangkok Post.

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A new Iron Curtain... Copying from Berlin... but where do they built it?? On Cambodian soil. as Thailand has not given the disputed part yet from by any legal organization?

1.3 kilometer of a total of ????

And interestong:price pr meter ?

:-)

9 minutes ago, ikke1959 said:

A new Iron Curtain... Copying from Berlin... but where do they built it?? On Cambodian soil. as Thailand has not given the disputed part yet from by any legal organization?

43 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

The construction arises amidst longstanding tensions, although it is not linked to any territorial dispute and has received approval from Cambodia.

This short section of fence is not in a disputed area but, according to SWMBO, there is a plan for a wall/fence along the entire border.

Personally, I think that was just hot air to help with the election campaign.

Believe it when I see the whites of their eyes! Taking lessons from Trump, rusting & falling down (the wall and Trump).

1 hour ago, ikke1959 said:

A new Iron Curtain... Copying from Berlin... but where do they built it?? On Cambodian soil. as Thailand has not given the disputed part yet from by any legal organization?

Did you by any chance read that Cambodia did not dispute? Nah, not!