Bangkok: The Senate Military Committee, led by General Sawat Tasana, recently visited the Thai-Cambodian border area at the Suranaree Forces in Surin Province to assess the situation and provide morale support to the troops stationed there. General Sawat emphasized the importance of remaining vigilant despite signs of improvement in the area.
According to Thai News Agency, General Sawat, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Military Affairs and State Security, along with other committee members, reviewed the operations at the border, particularly at Prasat Ta Muen Thom and Prasat Ta Kwai. During the visit, General Sawat distributed amulets to the soldiers as a gesture of encouragement and urged them to stay alert.
General Sawat noted that although the situation seemed to be improving, there were reports from Cambodia indicating no troop withdrawal and the filling of the kulet. He expressed concerns about the ease with which troops could be reinforced or returned to the area, highlighting the need for continued caution. He advised soldiers not to become complacent and to maintain their vigilance.
"We must be careful and cannot trust anything, especially since there has been a history in the past, so we should not let our guard down at this time. In terms of the readiness of the soldiers, we are confident that the brave soldiers who are on duty in this area are ready in terms of both morale and discipline," General Sawat stated. He also mentioned that details from the field visit would be discussed in a forthcoming meeting of the Military Committee, scheduled for June 13, where four qualified experts would provide insights on the border situation.
General Sawat addressed the significance of organizing activities ahead of the Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) meeting on June 14, which is set to be hosted by Cambodia. He emphasized the need to monitor the meeting's outcome, as there have been ongoing speculations about it being postponed or moved to the International Court of Justice. The June 13 meeting with experts is expected to lead to a resolution to invite security officials to provide further information.