Cambodia Border Fence Phase 2 Construction in Chanthaburi Reaches Over 70% Completion

Key summary

On October 24, 2026, reports indicate that the construction of the security border fence between Thailand and Cambodia in Thap Nimit subdistrict, Chanthaburi province, is advancing. Phase 2 has reached marker 55 with over 70% completion, preparing to extend to marker 59 covering a distance of more than 3.620 kilometers, which will include building a bridge across a canal. Police General Dharatep Tuapanich and Navy Captain Prachya Haan Thiam inspected the border area in Poeng Nam Rong district to strengthen measures against illegal crossings and smuggling. The total project spans three phases: Phase 1 (1.310 km), Phase 2 (3.450 km), and Phase 3 (3.620 km), totaling 8.380 kilometers. While Phase 2 is currently underway, details regarding the bridge construction are still being reported for review. Reports state that unlike Phase 1, the recent Phase 2 construction proceeded without interference from Cambodian military forces.