Video of a concrete post at the border is not proven to be a Thai-Cambodian boundary demarcation, military officials confirm.
The recent viral clip showing an excavator removing a concrete post has sparked speculation about the authenticity of Thai-Cambodian border markers. However, it is important to clarify that the clip in question does not depict an authentic border marker.
Authentic Thai-Cambodian boundary markers are concrete posts with fixed physical dimensions of 40 cm by 40 cm in cross-section, standing 1 meter above ground, and having an 80 cm deep buried foundation. Each post bears clearly engraved boundary numbers on top.
These markers, established by the Siam–French Boundary Commission in 1919–1920, follow strict size and inscription standards. The inscriptions on these markers are trilingual, with the Thai text reading "Krung Siam" on the Thailand side, and "Krung Cambodia" on the Cambodia side. The exact location of the authentic markers is not specified, and the reason for the excavation of the structure in the viral clip remains unclear.
Each side of the authentic markers also carries the same trilingual inscriptions, with the Thai text reading "Daen Tor Daen" meaning "border to border" on both lateral sides. The inscriptions emphasize the historical colonial context (presence of French) and the bilingual relationship of Thai and Khmer languages at the border.
The Royal Thai Army confirmed the details about the authentic Thai-Cambodian border markers on August 18, 2025. No further official sources have provided detailed descriptions of other physical features such as color or material texture beyond concrete construction and dimensions.
In conclusion, while the viral clip may have raised questions, it is crucial to distinguish between authentic Thai-Cambodian border markers and other structures. The authentic markers, established by the Siam–French Boundary Commission, are concrete posts with specific dimensions and trilingual inscriptions that reflect the historical context of the border.
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