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Thailand Completes First Section of Permanent Fence Along Cambodia Border
7/22/2026, 11:57:53 PM
New Fence Section Unveiled on July 22
On July 22, the Thai military announced the completion of a 1.3-km (0.8-mile) stretch of reinforced concrete panels topped with steel mesh and concertina wire in the eastern Pong Nam Ron district of Chanthaburi province. The structure is part of a permanent barrier intended to secure the Thailand-Cambodia frontier after the violent clashes of 2025.
Background: 2025 Border Clashes
Longstanding territorial disputes along the 817-km (508-mile) border erupted into armed confrontations in July and December 2025. The July incident lasted five days and ended after an intervention by U.S. President Donald Trump; the December fighting continued for 20 days before the parties signed a bilateral ceasefire. The clashes killed nearly 150 people and displaced about 300,000 residents, according to the reports.
Official Statements and Planned Expansion
Chief of Defence Forces General Ukrit Boontanon described the newly built segment as “stable, strong and durable,” emphasizing that the concrete panels have been test-fired and can withstand small-arms fire. He said the military will construct more than 7 km (4.3 miles) of additional fencing where terrain and environmental conditions permit, and will assess other sections of the frontier for similar construction.
Data & Statistics
- Completed fence length: 1.3 km (0.8 mile)
- Planned additional fencing: >7 km (4.3 miles)
- Total frontier length: 817 km (508 miles)
- 2025 clashes casualties: nearly 150 deaths
- Displaced persons: ?300,000
Verbatim Quotes
- “The concrete wall panels here have been test-fired. We have confirmed they can protect against small-arms fire,” — Defence Forces General Ukrit
