Thai army says Cambodia agrees to remove trenches and wire

On September 17, 2026, the Thai Army announced that Cambodia had agreed to remove trenches and barbed-wire barriers it had constructed near Hill 450 in Si Sa Ket province. Thai Army spokesman Maj. Gen. Winthai Suvaree reported that coordination teams from both nations discussed the issue, and the Cambodian side had agreed to restore the area.

Winthai encouraged residents near the border not to panic over social media reports, noting that information from multiple sources could heighten public anxiety. He also mentioned that local administrative officials and military personnel from both sides regularly exchanged information, and the situation was less concerning than some media coverage suggested.

Winthai added that the Thai-Cambodian border spans over 500 kilometers, with small units stationed along the frontier, which could lead to changes in defensive positions or barriers. He stated that Thailand is closely monitoring activities related to terrain modifications, trench digging, and obstacle installations. When asked if Cambodia's action amounted to an admission of encroaching on Thai sovereignty, Winthai said further confirmation was needed from the units operating in the area.

He explained that the troops along the border already know their assigned positions, and the barriers might have been for unit security. Nevertheless, since the work took place in a sensitive area near both nations, Thailand had raised an objection. Winthai emphasized that the matter was not considered a major concern because coordination teams from both sides successfully resolved it through dialogue.