Bangkok: The First Army Region has summarized the situation concerning the October 10 deadline for pushing back Cambodians, noting that no operations required the use of weapons. The First Army Region commander remained on site to monitor the unfolding events closely.
According to Thai News Agency, the First Army Area Operations Center provided a detailed summary of the situation on October 10, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in the Thai-Cambodian border area of Sa Kaeo Province. In Ban Nong Chan, approximately 200 merchants and media personnel gathered on the Thai side to symbolically defend Thai sovereignty. Meanwhile, a crowd gathered on the Cambodian side, prompting the organization of forces to protect the inner area.
In Ban Nong Ya Kaew, although there was a noticeable presence of people on the Thai side, there was no significant movement. On the Cambodian side, approximately 100 individuals, including the public and journalists, were observed around the barbed wire fence near Ban Prey Chan. Authorities, including soldiers and police, managed the situation effectively, maintaining order. A riot control company was deployed to secure the area, and four explosive ordnance search teams conducted inspections for potential explosives in Ban Nong Ya Kaew, resulting in the creation of a safe area covering 38,256 square meters.
Additionally, an Observer Team (IOT) from Thailand was dispatched to monitor the peace and order in the border areas of Sa Kaeo Province and was briefed on the procedures for managing Cambodian encroachments on Thai sovereignty, adhering to Thai law and international principles.
The Cambodian 51st Infantry Division requested the suspension of bomb disposal activities in Ban Nong Chan and Ban Nong Ya Kaeo, citing GBC agreement violations. However, the First Army Region confirmed that these actions were conducted within Thai sovereign territory.
The First Army Region, along with the Burapha Task Force, Crowd Control Police (CCP) Company, and local authorities, continues to maintain order in the area. Despite the tense situation, there has been no use of force. Lt. Gen. Worayot Leungsuwan, Commander of the First Army Region, remains at the border to oversee operations and ensure a peaceful resolution.