Thailand imposes martial law in districts bordering Cambodia: Thai Navy

BANGKOK, July 25 (Xinhua) -- The Thai Navy imposed martial law in several districts within the eastern coastal provinces of Chanthaburi and Trat on Friday, citing national security concerns along the border with Cambodia.

The Chanthaburi and Trat Border Defense Command announced the order on Friday evening, making it effective immediately across eight districts in the two provinces.

In a statement, the Thai Navy said the measure is necessary for maintaining peace and order and protecting Thailand's sovereignty, as well as the lives and property of its citizens.

The Thai Navy cited past incursions by armed forces from Cambodia as justification for the heightened security posture. Enditem