Bangkok: The Royal Thai Army recently hosted a delegation of foreign military attach©s to discuss the situation on the Thai-Cambodian border, marking the first quarter of fiscal year 2026. This briefing, held at the Royal Thai Army Headquarters, included representatives from approximately 20 countries, such as the United States, China, Japan, and Laos. The event also featured a special lecture on transnational crime and scams occurring around the Thai border.
According to Thai News Agency, the meeting was conducted under the directives of General Pana Klaewplodthuk, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army, and was chaired by the Director-General of the Army Intelligence Department. The focus was on maintaining public safety and preserving sovereignty, as per government and military policies. These policies are aligned with international practices and the four conditions of the Thai-Cambodian General Border Committee meeting, which include the withdrawal of heavy weapons from the border, the disposal of explosives, cooperation in suppressing scammers, and finding ways to manage the border area.
Before the commencement of the meeting, the foreign military attach©s paid their respects by signing a book of condolences for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother. This gesture was followed by lectures from the Army Intelligence Department on topics such as "Overview of the Transnational Crime Situation Around the Thai Border," presented by Pol. Lt. Col. Niyom Kaseng from the Royal Thai Police.
Furthermore, the Army Diplomatic Division, under the Office of International Relations, provided a summary on diplomatic practices and activities, emphasizing the importance of leading foreign military attach©s on visits to military units to foster good relations. The Royal Thai Army also extended the opportunity for foreign military attach©s to engage in discussions, particularly focusing on crime suppression, transnational crime, and scammer issues.