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Royal Thai Army Rejects Cambodian Defense Ministry Claims: Denies Poison Gas Allegations, Condemns Cambodia for Ceasefire Breaches, Indiscriminate Border Attacks, Exploiting Civilians and Heritage Sites, and Ignoring International Law
Regarding the statement issued today (December 10, 2025) by Cambodia’s Ministry of Defense, which claimed that “Thai forces fired poisonous gas (toxic fumes) into the area of O Bei Choan Subdistrict, Ou Chrov District, Banteay Meanchey Province, which is a civilian residential zone in Cambodia. Such an act constitutes a severe, indiscriminate attack by the Thai military and is a violation of international humanitarian law”:
Major General Winthai Suvaree, Army spokesperson, responded to the allegation by urging Cambodia to stop spreading fake news or repeatedly distorting information to deceive its own people and the international community. He stated that the facts on the ground show that Cambodian forces have been conducting operations against Thailand along the Thai-Cambodian border since December 7, 2025, launching both small arms and heavy weapons fire into Thai territory indiscriminately, including into civilian areas and medical facilities. For example, this morning it was confirmed that Cambodia fired BM-21 rockets into areas near Phanom Dong Rak Hospital in Surin Province, as well as other community zones, disregarding human rights and international law.
As a result of these incidents, Thai military personnel have been injured and killed, and the lives of civilians in many border areas have been disrupted. This constitutes a threat to national security, compelling Thailand to exercise its right to self-defense and respond according to the situation. The Thai Army emphasized that its operations are strictly targeted at military activity zones that directly affect Thailand.
The Royal Thai Army categorically denied the accusation that Thailand used poisonous gas or toxic fumes against Cambodia, stating that such claims are baseless and unsupported by evidence.
Furthermore, regarding Cambodia’s claim that its civilians, territory, and important cultural heritage sites—such as the Preah Vihear Temple and Ta Kwai Temple—were damaged, Thai intelligence confirmed that Cambodian forces have been using civilian communities, casino buildings, and heritage sites as cover for military operations, effectively employing human shields and disregarding the safety of their own people.
Most recently, Thai forces detected that Cambodian troops had used the Preah Vihear Temple itself as a military base, installing mortars, artillery, and anti-drone systems in preparation for attacks against Thailand. This serves as clear evidence that Cambodia does not respect or value the historical significance of the site, instead exploiting it as a tool in military operations.
The Royal Thai Army strongly condemns Cambodia’s actions, which violate all ceasefire agreements and every principle of international humanitarian law. The Royal Thai Army calls on Cambodia to cease operations that could cause widespread harm unrelated to military objectives and that contradict efforts toward peace, as such actions will only escalate the conflict along the border.
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ศูนย์ประชาสัมพันธ์กองทัพบก โดยทีมโฆษกกองทัพบก, 10 ธันวาคม 2568
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