The meeting was co-chaired by Maj Gen Apinan Chaemchaeng, Commander of the 5th Infantry Division and representative of the 4th Army Area Commander, and Maj Gen Dato’ Hj Fazal bin Hj Abdul Rahman, Commander of Malaysia’s 2nd Infantry Division and representative of the Western Army Field Forces Commander.
High-level representatives from both sides attended, including officials from the military, police, customs, immigration, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the administrative sector of Thailand’s southern border provinces. Their Malaysian counterparts included officers from the Border Defence Force, police, immigration, customs and other related security agencies.
The agenda focused on strengthening joint operations and intelligence sharing, with particular attention on transnational crimes such as drug trafficking, human trafficking, illegal immigration and the smuggling of goods.
The Royal Thai Army reported that discussions were conducted in a spirit of trust and understanding, reflecting the long-standing friendship between the two countries. Both sides stressed the importance of ongoing communication and coordination at all levels – government, military, and border officials – as well as the role of the RBC mechanism in promoting not only security but also cultural exchange and good relations among border communities.
Thailand and Malaysia agreed that the next RBC meeting, the 118th, will take place in Malaysia in the first half of 2026. Officials expressed confidence that the forum will continue to serve as a foundation for building sustainable peace, stability, and prosperity across the border region.