On 5 January 2026, H.E. Heng Ratana, Delegate of the Royal Government in charge as Director General of CMAC, together with CMAC officers, met with nearly 100 specialized trainees at the Technical Institute of Mine Action in Kampong Chhnang Province to further strengthen existing frontline teams in order to respond to the needs of communities along the Cambodia–Thailand border.

During the meeting on that occasion, H.E. Heng Ratana stated that along the Cambodia–Thailand border, from Preah Vihear to Koh Kong Province, operational requirements for CMAC teams shift according to local circumstances, requiring flexibility from minimal to extensive engagement. H.E. added that many provinces require assistance from CMAC teams, including Preah Vihear, Oddar Meanchey, and Banteay Meanchey, which are heavily affected. In Banteay Meanchey, 97 villages need support; in Oddar Meanchey, 140 villages; and in Preah Vihear, over 100 villages. He emphasized that priority must be given to mine risk education efforts regarding the dangers of ERW, involving over 4,000 volunteers to educate communities on avoiding the risks from mines and ERW.

After the meeting, he visited the site to conducted an inspection progress of the construction of nine buildings and the installation of technical equipment in each facility, provided through grant assistance from the Government of Japan. It is noted that the nine buildings at the Technical Institute of Mine Action in Kampong Chhnang, including the mine-shaped (PMN-2) building at the Techo Peace Museum in Siem Reap Province, are expected to be completed in 2026.

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