Royal Thai Army Accuses Cambodia of Aggression Aimed at Casualties, Obstruct Mine Clearance and Roadwork — Affirms Thai Response Followed International Self‑Defense Rules

Royal Thai Army Accuses Cambodia of Aggression Aimed at Casualties, Obstruct Mine Clearance and Roadwork — Affirms Thai Response Followed International Self‑Defense Rules

On December 7, 2025, at 2:15 p.m., Cambodian troops used weapons to attack Thai forces in the area of Phu Pha Lek–Phlan Hin Paet Kon, Kantharalak District, Sisaket Province, resulting in two Thai soldiers being injured.

Major General Winthai Suvaree, Army spokesperson, stated that the incident occurred while Thai forces were carrying out a mission to improve a road within Thai sovereign territory. A group of Cambodian soldiers opened fire on the security team protecting the Thai engineering unit working on the road. Thai forces then returned fire, leading to a clash that lasted about 15–20 minutes.

He confirmed that Cambodian forces initiated the use of weapons first, with the apparent aim of causing Thai casualties and losses. This was similar to Cambodia’s repeated practice of secretly planting landmines inside Thai sovereign territory, intended to obstruct Thailand’s operations to clear mines and improve routes for security missions along the border.

Such behavior constitutes a deliberate violation of agreements and is believed to potentially undermine mechanisms of cooperation in maintaining peace along the border—efforts that Thailand has consistently pursued.

He emphasized that Thailand’s use of weapons adhered strictly to the rules of engagement, was necessary for self-defense under international principles, and was proportionate to respond to actions that posed a threat to national security.

Source: ทีมโฆษกกองทัพบก Army Spoke Team

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