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Thai Military Launches Operation Against Cambodian Troops Encroaching On Sa Kaeo

BANGKOK – The Thai army’s Burapha Task Force initiated military action against Cambodian forces on Monday in Sa Kaeo province, accusing them of violating Thai sovereignty along the border. The 1st Army announced that the operation was launched “to reclaim Thai sovereign territory” but did not disclose specific locations or operational details, promising further updates later.

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The move follows a full combat alert ordered for the task force, which oversees the Thai-Cambodian border in Sa Kaeo. According to military statements, Cambodia has been continuously reinforcing its troops and weaponry along the frontier, prompting 1st Army Region commander Lt Gen Worayos Lueangsuwan to prepare for full deployment.

Until now, clashes that began on Sunday had been confined to the neighboring provinces of Ubon Ratchathani, Si Sa Ket, Surin, and Buri Ram. The escalation into Sa Kaeo comes after Thai security forces recently intensified a crackdown on alleged Cambodian encroachments in the border villages of Ban Nong Chan and Ban Nong Ya Kaew in Khok Sung district, following a ceasefire brokered in late July.

Thai Soldier Killed, Eight Wounded as Border Clashes with Cambodia Escalate

In response to the deteriorating security situation, the Sa Kaeo Public Health Office announced the temporary closure of all non-emergency public services at hospitals in the border districts of Ta Phraya, Khok Sung, Aranyaprather, and Khlong Hat. Provincial authorities have also ordered residents in these districts to evacuate to emergency shelters until tensions subside.

-Thailand News (TN)

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