Thai soldiers reportedly opened fire on Cambodian civilians in Prey Chan village, Ou Beychoan commune, Ou Chrov district, Banteay Meanchey province. Preliminary reports from local authorities indicate that five civilians were injured in the incident. Officials have yet to provide details on the victims’ conditions or clarify whether any confrontation preceded the shooting.
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BREAKING: Thai Army on late Wednesday afternoon denied having shot at or injured Cambodian civilians today. The denial came after Cambodian media reports that 5 Cambodian civilians were injured after being shot by Thai soldiers.
The Thai Army said Cambodia caused commotion near Ban Nong Ya Kaeo, fired small arms for 10 minutes, provoking a sesponse and hoping to create a situation for Thai forces.
Colonel Richa Sooksuwanon, Deputy Spokesperson for the Royal Thai Army (RTA), clarified that the Army had checked with the Burapha Force and confirmed that at approximately 4:00 PM today, small arms fire was heard from the Cambodian side for about 10 minutes in the area opposite Ban Nong Ya Kaeo, Khok Sung District, Sa Kaeo Province. The Thai side was prepared and did not retaliate in any way, he stressed. It is expected that the action was taken by the Cambodian side to create a situation and provocation.
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BREAKING: Cambodia Condemns Thai Soldiers for Shooting Civilians
Phnom Penh — The Ministry of National Defense has condemned Thai soldiers for opening fire on Cambodian civilians in Prey Chan village, Banteay Meanchey, around 3:50 p.m. on November 12, injuring five people.
Spokesperson Lt. Gen. Maly Socheata said the attack violated the Cambodia–Thailand Peace Agreement signed on October 26, 2025, under the witness of U.S. President Donald Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Cambodia called the act “brutal and inhumane,” urging Thailand to halt all hostilities and honor its commitments under the ceasefire and peace declaration. The ministry reaffirmed Cambodia’s pledge to resolve disputes peacefully in line with international law.