Thailand to build 10km border fence in Sa Kaeo with 87mil baht budget

A drone view shows Thai soldiers and riot police officers confronting Cambodian people in a disputed village along the Thailand-Cambodia border in Sa Kaeo province on Sept 17, 2025. - Reuters

BANGKOK: Thailand plans a 10km border fence in Sa Kaeo along the Thai-Cambodian frontier, with initial funding from Princess Chulabhorn and a total budget of 87 million baht (US$2.7 million).

Defence Minister Gen Nattaphon Narkphanit revealed on Thursday (Sept 25) that Princess Chulabhorn Krom Phra Srisavangavadhana graciously donated 1 million baht to establish the Hathai Thip Fund, which will serve as initial capital for constructing walls and barriers along the Thai-Cambodian border.