Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Krom Phra Srisavangavadhana Graciously Grants an Audience to the Commander in Chief of the Royal Thai Armed Forces, Representative of the Commander in Chief of the Royal Thai Army, and Delegation, to Report on the Progress of Various Construction Projects along the Thai-Cambodian Border under the Support of the “Hataitip Fund”, Chulabhorn Foundation
On July 10, 2026 at 2.00 p.m. in the Meeting Room, 11th Floor, Agrarajakumari Building, Chulabhorn Hospital, Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Krom Phra Srisavangavadhana graciously gave the opportunity to Khunying Charatsri Teepirach, Vice President for Administration and Director, Office of the President, Chulabhorn Research Institute, to bring General Ukrit Boontanon, Commander in Chief of the Royal Thai Armed Forces, General Arnuphab Sirimonthon, Chief of Staff, Royal Thai Army, representing the Commander in Chief of the Royal Thai Army, and delegation, to have an audience with Her Royal Highness to report on the progress of the various construction projects along risk-prone areas along the Thai-Cambodian border under the supervision of the Royal Thai Armed Forces and the Royal Thai Army, with budget support of 121,089,300 Baht from the “Hataitip Fund”. These construction projects, constituting a vital mission for national security, have been implemented by the two agencies, fulfilling the intention of Her Royal Highness to assist the frontline troops defending the nation’s sovereignty and mitigate the hardship of civilians in high-risk areas along the border.
The progress of the various construction projects to strengthen security along the border under the Royal Thai Armed Forces’ operations is as follows:
- Construction of border walls was undertaken in areas with clear boundary determination and demarcation, by determining the boundary markers Nos. 52-54 in Pong Nam Ron District, Chanthaburi Province, covering a distance of approximately 1.310 kms, as the pilot area for the construction of permanent walls in the initial phase, prior to further construction reaching boundary marker No. 59, with a total distance of 8.380 kms.
At present, the drilling and installation of prestressed concrete piles have been completed. The ongoing operations include the installation of poles, wall sections, iron grates, and concertina wire. Overall progress is approximately 62 percent, and the construction is expected to be completed by July 2026.
- Construction of patrol roads along the border was undertaken to support patrol activities and maintain safety along the border. The construction of a material and machine handling road from the 6th Operating Base to the boundary marker No. 52, spanning 1.230 kms, has been completed. Construction is underway for the patrol road from the boundary markers Nos. 52-59, stretching 8.380 kms. At present, the construction has covered a distance of 1.940 kms, or 23.15 percent, with the remaining distance covering 6.44 kms.
- Construction of 100 personnel bunkers (foxholes) was undertaken to support the frontline troops defending the border. At present, all 100 bunkers have been distributed and completely installed.
- Construction of 40 civilian shelters, capable of accommodating 40 and 60 people, was designed and undertaken using reinforced concrete with high safety standards and intalled in major target areas, namely schools, temples, and communities, to ensure civilians’ easy and rapid access during emergencies. At present, 31 such shelters have been installed. Construction is ongoing and is expected to be completed by July 2026.’
Furthermore, the progress of the various constructions under the Royal Thai Army’s “Hataitip Fund” Support Project includes the following
- Construction of bunkers (two-man foxholes) within the troops’ operating bases was undertaken to ensure efficiency and safety in defending the border, targeting to construct 328 such bunkers. At present, construction has been currently completed, meeting the target.
- Construction of civilian shelters, capable of holding 40 civilians during emergencies or disasters in risk-prone areas, has been completed.
All these construction projects, concretely implemented by the two agencies in accordance with Her Royal Highness’s Royal Policy, play a vital role in mitigating impacts of conflicts along the Thai-Cambodian border, and efficiently safeguarding the lives of civilians and frontline troops during past border clashes. This demonstrates Her Royal Highness’s immeasurable benevolence in mitigating hardship and enhancing the peace and happiness of the Thai people.
On this occasion, Her Royal Highness delivered an address to the senior armed forces personnel in audience with Her. An excerpt reads
“…I would like to see the troops’ security. When the troops can defend the nation, they can also take care of the Thai people.
…If there is anything else that needs to be done,
the Fund will continue to help…
…Those who wish to contribute to the Hataitip Fund are welcome.
Helping the Hataitip Fund means helping the Thai people and the troops who are defending our country…”
From Her Royal Highness’s compassion to concrete implementation, the advancement of various construction projects through the “Hataitip Fund” will succeed thanks to the cooperation of people from all sectors in uniting to defend national sovereignty and security. Those who wish to make contributions are invited to do so via Bangkok Bank, Lak Si Plaza Branch, Account Name Hataitip Fund, Current Account No. 229-3-03266-6 and Savings Account No. 229-4-29977-7 or QR Code scanning through the e-Donation system. Donations are eligible for a double tax deduction. For additional information, please visit Facebook Fanpage: Hataitip Fund LINE Official @hataitipfund or Hataitip Fund Office, 1st Floor, Service Building, Chulabhorn Research Institute, Tel. 0-2553-8616-19 during office hours.
Public Relations Section
Office of the President
July 10, 2026
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