Thailand’s military has declared readiness for a “high-level operation” in response to rising tensions with Cambodia over a disputed border area. The statement follows intelligence reports suggesting Cambodia has increased its military presence along the shared frontier.

The Thai army stated that it intends to prevent escalation but is fully prepared to preserve national sovereignty if required. Troops have been instructed to maintain vigilance and ensure that all equipment is operating, according to Al Jazeera.

A closed-door conference of Thailand's top military officers is slated for Friday, and all armed forces have increased battle preparedness.