Minister of Defence Visits the Joint Information Center on the Thailand–Cambodia Situation

Today (2 November 2026), Lieutenant General Adul Boonthamcharoen, Minister of Defence, visited the Joint Information Center on the Thailand–Cambodia Situation (JIC) to monitor operational progress, review mission outcomes, and assess the center’s readiness to manage communications regarding the situation along the Thai–Cambodian border. During the visit, he provided policy guidance and operational directives tailored to the evolving security landscape.

The Minister was welcomed at the JIC located in the Academic Services Building of the Royal Thai Air Force Education Department by Air Chief Marshal Praphas Sonjaidee, Director of the JIC and Head of the Minister of Defence’s Working Group. Also present were Air Chief Marshal Jakkrit Thammavichai, Chief of the Air Staff (representing the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Air Force); Air Lieutenant General Praphas Sriprasert, Director of the Royal Thai Air Force Education Department; Air Vice Marshal Charoen Wattanasrimongkol; Group Captain Weerachon Naranut, Spokesperson for the Royal Thai Air Force; along with relevant working group members and staff.

During the visit, the Minister of Defence and his delegation observed operations and received a briefing on the center’s performance. This includes establishing guidelines for the collection, verification, analysis, and integration of information from relevant agencies to support systematic, unified, and timely communication regarding the situation along the Thai–Cambodian border.

The Minister of Defence has directed the Center to prioritize communication based on accurate, comprehensive, transparent, and verifiable facts. This approach must adhere to government policy, international law, and relevant joint statements, while safeguarding national interests, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, with the utmost consideration for the safety of the public.

Furthermore, the Minister emphasized the importance of coordination among security, foreign affairs, and other relevant agencies to ensure that government communication remains consistent. This will enable the clear and appropriate presentation of facts, address inquiries, and foster a proper understanding of various issues specifically in communications directed toward the domestic public, the media, and the international community.

In addition, the Center aims to develop proactive communication strategies that effectively reach target audiences. By utilizing information verified by the responsible authorities and disseminating it through diverse channels, the Center seeks to ensure that Thailand’s perspective is widely understood, minimize misinformation, and promote an environment conducive to the peaceful resolution of issues.

The Thai–Cambodian Situation Information Center reaffirms its commitment to carrying out its mission to the best of its ability. This involves integrating cooperation across all sectors, enhancing the efficiency of information verification and dissemination, and continuously developing systems to monitor and evaluate communication efforts to ensure that the public receives accurate, reliable, and timely information.

The operations of the Center will be guided by key principles: “Facts as the foundation, unity as a source of strength, transparency as a builder of trust, and peace as a shared goal.” These principles are intended to support the policies of the government and the Ministry of Defence, while safeguarding the national interest and upholding Thailand’s standing in the international arena.