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Bangkok Post
3 days ago
- Politics
- Bangkok Post
King extends patronage to strife-hit
His Majesty the King has graciously offered royal patronage to all those injured during the clashes in the Thailand-Cambodia border area. The royal support will also be extended to help restore the homes affected by the fighting. Maj Gen Noratip Poynok, deputy commander of the 2nd Army Region, on Friday visited an evacuation centre in Sisaket province where more than 5,000 civilians have taken shelter due to the escalating border clashes. During his visit, he spoke with staff to assess the availability of food, bedding and sanitation and personally met with evacuees to offer comfort and reassurance. He urged them not to worry about their damaged homes and belongings, promising that once the situation stabilises, military personnel would be sent to assist with repairs. Maj Gen Noratip expressed confidence that the conflict would subside within seven days. He also shared news of His Majesty the King's gracious support for those injured in the fighting, saying that all wounded individuals will be taken under royal patronage, and damaged homes will be repaired under royal sponsorship. Meanwhile, Privy Councillor Gen Paiboon Khumchaya delivered royal relief packages to those affected by the attacks in Si Sa Ket and Ubon Ratchathani. In Ubon Ratchathani, 200 care packages were provided to officials and 75 to local residents. Gen Paiboon also visited vulnerable groups of evacuees and injured soldiers in hospitals. In Nam Yuen district, continued artillery fire forced residents to seek safety in bunkers. Thailand's National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) condemned the Cambodian military for attacks on civilians and medical facilities, calling them war crimes and violations of international humanitarian law (IHL). The NHRC demanded that Cambodian forces comply with IHL and halt attacks targeting civilians while urging all parties to cease ethnic hatred, particularly against Cambodian nationals residing peacefully in Thailand. In a related development, House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha submitted recommendations put forward by members of parliament to the government for resolving the conflict and announced plans to visit frontline soldiers and evacuees himself this Friday.
Cedar News
4 days ago
- Politics
- Cedar News
Thai Army Reports Ongoing Border Clashes, 100 Cambodian Soldiers Killed in Phu Phee
The Thai army's 2nd Army Region has released a statement summarizing ongoing clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border, particularly in the Chong Bok–Preah Vihear area. According to the statement, the Cambodian military has been attempting to seize strategic Hill 469, leading to continued fighting in the region. The Thai army claims that around 100 Cambodian soldiers were killed in the Phu Phee area during recent confrontations. Tensions have escalated sharply in recent days, reviving long-standing disputes over the border territory.
Bangkok Post
5 days ago
- Bangkok Post
Cambodian rockets kill four Thai civilians in two provinces
Four civilians have been reported dead in two separate incidents involving Cambodian rocket fire that struck communities in two Thai provinces on Thursday morning. Two people were killed and two injured when BM-21 rockets fired from Cambodia struck a village in Kap Choeng district of Surin province, where evacuations of up to 40,000 residents to emergency shelters were under way. District chief Sutthiroj Charoenthanasak confirmed that two rockets struck the village at 9.40am while residents were awaiting evacuation. Four people were wounded, with two later dying at hospital: a 12-year-old child and an adult. Authorities were evacuating people from 86 villages to emergency shelters at schools in the neighbouring Prasat district. Mr Sutthiroj said shelter capacity was adequate and most evacuees had arrived safely. Officials have not yet surveyed the attack site due to concerns over continued Cambodian artillery fire, the district chief added. In Kap Choeng district of Surin, patients were being evacuated from Phanom Dong Rak and Kap Choeng hospitals after rockets fell near the Ta Muen temple ruins. Further casualty reports were not immediately available. In Si Sa Ket province, two people were reported killed and many other civilians hurt when Cambodian rockets fell into a supermarket at a petrol station in Ban Phue in Kanthararak district, provincial governor Watthana Phutthichat said. Fire and Rescue Thailand said the two deaths at the supermarket were students. A Thaipbs reporter said their bodies were found in the ruins. The 2nd Army Region posted a video of the incident on its Facebook page at 11.30am.
Bangkok Post
5 days ago
- Politics
- Bangkok Post
Thai air strikes hit two Cambodian targets
Thailand has carried out air strikes on Cambodia, hitting two military targets on Thursday, as the countries' border conflict intensified, with clashes reported in six locations. Six F-16 fighter jets were deployed late Thursday morning from Ubon Ratchathani province, hitting two 'Cambodian military targets on the ground', Col Ritcha Suksuwanon, a Royal Thai Army deputy spokesperson, told reporters. 'We have used air power against military targets as planned.' The air strikes came a few hours after Cambodian soldiers opened fire at a Thai military base in the northeastern province of Surin and launched rockets towards Si Sa Ket, according to the army. Meanwhile, the Interior Ministry said preparations were under way to evacuate civilians as a precautionary measure in border areas of four provinces. The hostilities erupted when Thai soldiers heard a Cambodian unmanned aerial vehicle circling in front of the Ta Muen Thom temple ruins in Phanom Dong Rak district of Surin at 7.35am, the 2nd Army Region said. Six Cambodian soldiers then approached a barbed-wire fence in front of the Thai military base, armed with weapons including rocket-propelled grenades. Thai soldiers at the base shouted to urge their Cambodian counterparts to avoid escalating the conflict. At 8.20am Cambodia opened fire toward the Moo Pa military base, about 200 metres east of the Ta Muen Thom ruins, the 2nd Army Region said on its Facebook page. The Cambodian forces set up artillery in nearby communities in a manner that used civilians as human shields, the Thai army alleged. Artillery fire was then directed at the temple ruins at 8.50am, it said. At about 9.15am, Cambodian troops reportedly initiated gunfire, targeting the area near the Moo Pa base. One Thai soldier was injured as gunfire continued, with both small arms and heavy weaponry being deployed. At 9.40am, Cambodia fired BM-21 rocket launchers at the Don Tuan temple ruins in Si Sa Ket province, Thailand said. At 9.55am, Cambodian forces reportedly fired into a residential area near the border area development centre in Kap Choeng district of Surin. At least three civilians were reported injured. Authorities began evacuating civilians from the area as a precaution. The attacks came a day after a landmine explosion injured five Thai soldiers, one of whom lost a leg, near the Chong An Ma border crossing in Ubon Ratchathani province. The Thai army said the mines were recently planted by Cambodia. Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang, commander of the 2nd Region Army, which is responsible for the Northeast, ordered the border sealed and the temple ruins in Surin closed. The orders took effect on Thursday morning. Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet said on Facebook Thursday that Thai forces had launched attacks on Cambodian military positions at Preah Vihear and Ta Krabei temples in Oddar Meanchey province. "Cambodia always maintains a stance of wanting to resolve issues peacefully, but, in this case, we have no choice but to respond with armed force against this armed invasion," Hun Manet said. On Wednesday, the Thai government expelled the Cambodian ambassador, Hun Saroeun, while recalling the Thai envoy from Phnom Penh. Bangkok has briefed foreign military attachés and diplomats stationed in the neighbouring country and is seeking action under the United Nations' (UN) Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention, while also engaging in bilateral efforts to resolve the dispute. Though Thailand and Cambodia have a long history of border tensions, relations have remained largely stable since the 2011 conflict, which left dozens dead. After the clash in May, Cambodia called for the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague to help resolve four disputed land areas. Thailand, however, said it does not recognise the court's jurisdiction in the matter.
The Star
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Thailand closes border with Cambodia in response to landmine incidents
BANGKOK: On July 23, Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang (pic), Commander of the 2nd Army Region, signed an order to close border crossings between Thailand and Cambodia and suspend all tourism activities in the areas under 2nd Army Region's responsibility, following recent landmine attacks in the Thai-Cambodian border region. The Commander referred to the 2nd Army Region's order dated June 23, 2025, aiming to enhance border control in Surin, Sisaket, and Buriram provinces. Following the order's enactment, a series of landmine incidents took place near the border in Chong Bok and Chong An Ma areas of Ubon Ratchathani Province. These attacks, believed to have been carried out by Cambodian forces, have resulted in serious injuries to Thai soldiers and are considered violations of Thailand's sovereignty under the Ottawa Convention. The use of landmines in this manner is deemed a severe threat to peace and stability along the border between the two nations. As a result, the 2nd Army has implemented the following measures to ensure security: 1. Suspension of all vehicle traffic across the border. 2. Suspension of all movement of people, including local and foreign tourists, and a halt to all types of trade. 3. A ban on visits to Ta Muen and Ta Kwai temples for tourists while security systems are being upgraded. These measures aim to protect Thailand's sovereignty and territorial integrity, safeguard the lives and property of Thai citizens, and prevent further incidents of this nature. They also serve as a statement of disapproval of the use of landmines, which violate sovereignty and the Ottawa Convention. The closure will be enforced starting July 24, 2025. - The Nation/ANN
