UBON RATCHATHANI, Thailand: The chief of the Second Army Area, Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang, assured on Wednesday (July 9) that Thai troops are fully armed to defend the nation’s borders against incursions by Cambodian forces at disputed areas. However, he expressed hope that the two governments would resolve their border conflicts peacefully.
Speaking to reporters during his visit to the troops stationed in Ubon Ratchathani’s Nam Yuen district, Lt Gen Boonsin stressed that Thailand's armed forces are well-equipped to defend their territorial integrity. He added that despite the tensions, he hoped that both governments would find a peaceful resolution to avoid further conflict.
