M'sia, Thailand to set up 'strong villages' to ramp up border security

Malaysian Army Chief General Tan Sri Zamrose Mohd Zain (right) receiving the "Highest Achievement Award" from Thailand's National Defence Studies Institute Commanding General Siravuth Wongkantee. - Photo: Bernama

BANGKOK: Malaysia and Thailand will set up "strong villages" along the border with the aim of strengthening border security cooperation as well as boosting the local population’s socio-economic development.

Army Chief General Tan Sri Zamrose Mohd Zain said the proposal was brought up by the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army General Narongpan Jittkaewtae during a meeting here.