At 2:40 PM on December 23, at Government House, Army Commander-in-Chief Gen. Phana Klaeoplodtook addressed concerns regarding reports of the Red Wa group establishing a base near the Thai border. He dismissed the claims, stating, “There is nothing to worry about. The facts have been clarified, and everything is in order without any problems.”
The statement aimed to reaffirm border stability and counter speculation about potential security threats in the region.