Bangkok: The Cabinet is set to acknowledge a proposed law aimed at controlling construction equipment along the Thai-Cambodian border. General Natthaphol Nakkapanich, the Minister of Defence, presented the proposal with the intent to curb the import of materials used for repairing buildings associated with fraudulent activities. He emphasized that the proposed law would be updated to align with the regulatory standards already in place on the Thai-Myanmar border.

According to Thai News Agency, General Natthaphol confirmed that the Ministry of Defence plans to introduce additional legislation to the Cabinet to manage the export of goods along the Thai-Cambodian border. He explained that while the issue is not new, the existing regulations on the eastern border with Cambodia are outdated compared to those on the western border with Myanmar, necessitating modernization.

General Natthaphol addressed inquiries regarding the necessity of controlling construction materials like cement and steel, affirming that current controls exist but require standardization. He noted that while controls have been implemented in the western region to address scams, the eastern region still operates under outdated regulations, including those related to oil.

When questioned about the need for controls to prevent the import of construction equipment for repairing scam-related structures, General Natthaphol confirmed the necessity but highlighted the broader aim of modernizing regulations to ensure consistency between the eastern and western borders.

General Natthaphol refrained from commenting on whether he had been approached to join a new government.