Bangkok: The Royal Thai Army has clarified the situation concerning the Prasat Khana site, asserting that there has been no encroachment on the border areas. The Suranaree Forces are set to reorganize the area to align with the present circumstances.

According to Thai News Agency, Army spokesman Major General Winthai Suvari provided details about Prasat Khana, situated on the border of Kab Choeng District in Surin Province. The site is currently in ruins, with a remaining laterite wall measuring approximately 1.6 meters in height and 25 meters in length. The castle is positioned around 100 meters from a cliff on the Thai side and includes two ponds, one small and one large. Adjacent to the area, towards the edge of the cliff, lies a Cambodian military base to the south, while to the north, the Thai military presence is maintained by Task Force 26, which oversees both ponds.

Historically, the Thai military has conducted regular inspections to ensure that Cambodia does not modify the environment for military purposes. While there have been meetings between the two sides, there has been no indication of Cambodian attempts to seize control of the ruins or the temple walls.

The situation traces back to the 1968 Chong Bok incident, which led to heightened tensions along the border. As a result, neither side has entered the area of the ancient wall ruins since then.

The wooden stairs constructed by the Cambodian side are intended for the transportation of supplies to a surveillance base on the cliff, rather than for tourism. The Cambodian military presence in the area is not perceived as a threat, and their checkpoints are not seen as preparations for conflict. Moving forward, the Suranaree Forces will focus on organizing the border area to reflect the current state of affairs, especially in regions where tensions have subsided.