Bangkok: The army is set to invite assistant military attach©s and representatives from multiple countries to provide explanations regarding Cambodia’s recent mine deployment. This move aims to inform these representatives about the situation and to implement measures ensuring the safety of tourists visiting Ta Muen Thom Temple. In response, volunteers and female rangers will be deployed to enhance visitor safety.

According to Thai News Agency, Rear Admiral Surasan Kongsiri, the spokesperson for the Thai-Cambodian Border Situation Administration Center (TBSA), announced the outcomes of the TBSA’s weekly meeting. Following an incident where Thai soldiers encountered a landmine in Chong Bok, Ubon Ratchathani Province, the army has been instructed to enhance operational measures and exercise increased caution during patrols. The National Mine Action Center of the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters expressed condemnation of the mine-related actions, and plans are underway to brief international representatives on the matter.

Tourism management at Prasat Ta Muen Thom has been a focal point of Thai-Cambodian discussions since disturbances on July 15. Both nations have agreed on specific measures to manage tourist-related conflicts. Coordination teams from each country will address any issues by escorting visitors from the area. Each side will rely on a seven-member team for coordination to avoid escalation. Both nations will screen tourists before allowing temple visits, a measure accepted by both parties.

Rear Admiral Surasan emphasized that the Thai side is committed to ensuring tourist safety by deploying volunteers and female rangers. This approach aligns with the NBTC’s principles of caution, comprehensiveness, mindfulness, and peace-building, aimed at safeguarding Thai tourists visiting Prasat Ta Muen Thom.