Thailand to start building border fences after Cambodia clashes

Thailand will start building fences along a portion of its border with Cambodia in April to boost security after deadly clashes between the countries erupted last year following longstanding tensions.



The first barrier will cover 1.31km in Chanthaburi province along Thailand’s eastern border, according to the Royal Thai Armed Forces.



The fencing off of the area – a small part of the nearly 800km border between the two nations – is not part of territorial disputes and has Cambodia’s approval.



The fences will take 45 days to build.



The territory has been cleared of land mines and a paved road has been constructed on the Thai side of the borde,.



In the future, the military will add permanent walls and electronic fences equipped with sensors and CCTV cameras for 24-hour surveillance.



Details of the fence project were released late in 2025 after the first of two border clashes.