Bangkok: The Royal Thai Army has officially stated that a circulating video depicting the demolition of a border marker is misleading and intended to cause public misunderstanding. The video, which shows a bulldozer dismantling concrete markers, allegedly led some to believe that these were Thai-Cambodian border markers.
According to Thai News Agency, the Royal Thai Army has conducted an investigation with local military units and confirmed that the markers in the video are not the Thai-Cambodian border markers established by the Siamese-French Boundary Demarcation Committee between 1919 and 1920. The legitimate markers are distinct in size and design, measuring 40 cm in width and length, standing 1 meter above the ground with an 80 cm foundation. They are inscribed in three languages: Thai, French, and Khmer, with specific engravings on each side denoting the boundary.
The Royal Thai Army urges the public to obtain information from official sources only, such as the "Royal Thai Army Spokesperson Team" page, the "Royal Thai Army" page, and the "2nd Army Area" page, to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the facts regarding this issue. These channels are the authoritative bodies responsible for handling the situation in the area.