While Thailand upholds humanitarian values,
what we have received from Cambodia are attacks on innocent civilians,
along with deliberate misinformation to the global community.
Saddening still is the silence of world powers in the face of such violations.
#ทหารกัมพูชา
Right now, Thailand and Cambodia are defaming one another - sometimes with truths, often with fabrications. But baseless hate speech helps no one. It only deepens division and drives us further from peace. And in the end, it’s the people on the front lines, the innocent civilians of both countries, who pay the price.
Both nations must hold their leaders accountable and reject violence, not excuse or justify it.
Negotiation is essential to resolve this conflict before more lives are lost. In a time like this, when fear, instability, rage, and raw emotion run high, it’s more important than ever to use สติ (mindfulness and discernment) in everything we consume and share. This goes far beyond headlines. Real lives are being lost.
My deepest condolences to those who have lost their lives, and to the families and communities shattered by this violence. No one should ever have to suffer like this. Let us not allow misinformation to add more fuel to the fire.
#TruthFromThailand
🧵A detailed timeline on escalations in the lead-up to yesterday's clashes between Thailand and Cambodia.
Much of the escalation seems to stem from Cambodia, with their troops fortifying many sectors before the May 28 clashes and surging strategic assets immediately after.
🗺️ - heatmap of Cambodian military developments prior to July 24th.