The announcement was made at a meeting on the morning of June 26 with frontline unit commanders in Samrong city, Oddar Meanchey province, where Hun Sen directly visited to inspect the situation and encourage the soldiers' spirit.
According to Senate Spokesperson Chea Thyrith, former Prime Minister and now President of the Cambodian Senate Hun Sen - who still holds the rank of 5-star General - has shown absolute support for the armed forces, while emphasizing the importance of vigilance and courage.
Samdech Techo Hun Sen directs the force to always be highly ready and never be afraid of any force that threatens Cambodian sovereignty, Thyrith said.
On the same day, June 26, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra plans to visit Sa Kaeo province to encourage the spirit of frontline forces in the context of tightening border control and concerns about increasing cross-border crimes.
Thai government spokesman Jirayu Houngsub said the visit began at 10am, with the participation of key cabinet members such as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Phumtham Wechayachai, Secretary General of the Prime Minister's Office, Dr. Prommin Lertsuridej, and leaders of the Ministries of Home Affairs, Trade and Digital Economy.
Prime Minister Paetongtarn began his working day at Aranyaprathet School, chairing a meeting to discuss recent Thailand-Cambodia border control measures. The meeting was attended by officials of Military Region 1 and many related agencies, focusing on trade, agriculture and various types of transnational crimes, including fraud via call centers.
She will then inspect the operations at the Khlong Luek Board control station, opposite the city of Poipet in Cambodia, and meet with people, businesses and forces on duty there.
In the afternoon, the Thai Prime Minister visited soldiers at the Dong Ngu Department, the Border Guard, students at a local school and volunteers at the Aranyaprathet District Office.
Mr. Jirayu said that the Thai Prime Minister will listen to the reflection of functional forces and people on issues such as public safety, economic difficulties and the spirit of performing public duties. The government is committed to protecting national security and promoting stability in border areas, he said.
Meanwhile, Thai Deputy Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maratee Nalita Andamo confirmed that humanitarian exemptions will still be applied despite tighter border control. More than 7,000 Cambodian citizens have returned home in this capacity, in which medical cases are still prioritized.
Rear Admiral Surasant Kongsiri, spokesperson for the Thailand - Cambodia Border Management Center, said the campaign to suppress cybercrime and human trafficking is not aimed at the common people, but at criminal networks. He called on Cambodia to cooperate in this work.
