The Royal Thai Government wishes to thank Prime Minister @anwaribrahim for the offer of a ceasefire, which Thailand fully agrees with in principle and will consider. However, it must be stated that throughout the day, Cambodian forces have continued their indiscriminate attacks on Thai territory. Any ceasefire must be based on appropriate on-the-ground conditions. Thailand places utmost priority on the safety and security of civilians, and at this moment, Cambodia’s actions demonstrate a lack of good faith and continue to place civilians in danger. The Royal Thai Government has the obligation to protect its sovereignty and its people to the fullest extent.
🚨 Timeline of Ongoing Tensions at the Thai-Cambodian Border
• 08:30 AM – Armed clashes began near Ta Muen Temple. Cambodian forces initiated the attack. Thai security forces responded accordingly.
• 08:50 AM – Deputy Minister of Defense, Gen. Nattapon Nakpanich, stated that bilateral dialogue efforts had failed. The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces has been authorized to act under Section 39 of the Ministry of Defense Organization Act.
• 09:15 AM – Border tensions escalated. Cambodian forces reportedly fired into Thai territory.
• 09:30 AM – Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai convened an urgent meeting of the National Security Council. He confirmed reports of gunfire at around 8 AM and stated that the military is now handling the situation.
• 09:30 AM – Ministry of Interior activated its “Rear Area Protection” evacuation plan to relocate civilians from danger zones through provincial governors along the border.
• 09:30 AM – Ministry of Public Health launched its emergency response plan and began relocating patients from hospitals near the conflict area.
• 09:47 AM – Second Army Region confirmed that multiple clashes are occurring along the Cambodian border in Surin, Si Sa Ket, and Ubon Ratchathani provinces.
• 10:30 AM – An MP from Si Sa Ket (Pheu Thai Party) proposed an urgent motion in parliament to address the border conflict and find solutions to reduce civilian suffering.
• 10:45 AM – Governors of Surin, Si Sa Ket, Ubon Ratchathani, and Buriram have begun evacuating citizens. Acting PM instructed border district governors to prepare for wider evacuations and follow the Rear Area Protection operation plan.
• 10:48 AM – Heavy artillery fire was heard intermittently along the border. Six F-16 fighter jets are reportedly on standby for operations in Ubon Ratchathani’s Chong Anma area.
• 11:10 AM – Government spokesperson confirmed that Cambodia launched heavy weapons targeting Thai border communities. One civilian was killed and others injured. Immediate countermeasures have been ordered through diplomatic and security channels.
• 11:30 AM – Cambodia launched BM-21 rocket attacks on civilian areas in Thailand. Civilian evacuations are being accelerated.
• 11:37 AM – A Cambodian military cable car near Phu Makheu was destroyed by Thai forces.
• 12:05 PM – The Armed Forces Command ordered the closure of border checkpoints to protect national sovereignty and ensure civilian safety. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is moving forward with a formal protest to the international community.
• 12:30 PM – Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned Cambodia’s actions and announced a downgrade in diplomatic relations. The Thai ambassador has been recalled, and the Cambodian ambassador has been requested to leave.
•The Thai government demands Cambodia immediately cease all violations of international law and take full responsibility for breaching Thai sovereignty. All military and civilian attacks must stop immediately.
•Thailand affirms its right to defend itself in accordance with international law and global norms.
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The Pheu Thai Party condemns the violence at the Cambodian border, a serious breach of the Ottawa Treaty and human rights, undermining peace and the lives of innocent people. These actions are unacceptable between neighboring nations.
We support all necessary diplomatic and military responses carried out by the Thai government, armed forces, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs in line with international principles.
Pheu Thai reaffirms its strong commitment to stand with all agencies working to protect our sovereignty and the lives of our citizens.
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