Border operations 'strictly defensive'Listen to this articleThai troops discover four additional PMN-2 anti-personnel landmines near the Ta Kwai temple along the Thai-Cambodian border in Surin province where a Thai soldier was seriously injured after stepping on a landmine on Thursday. (Photo: Royal Thai Army)The military has reiterated that its operations along the Thai–Cambodian border are strictly defensive, with no intention of occupying territory or destroying the opposing state. Meanwhile, Army Chief of Staff Gen Chaipruk Duangpraphat said military operations remain on track, with most objectives already achieved. He confirmed that clashes continue in some areas, requiring Thai forces to proceed with operations to secure remaining objectives as quickly as possible. He said Thai forces have regained control of about 90% of areas within Thai sovereign territory.

Source: Bangkok Post December 26, 2025 00:20 UTC