Thai Army Rejects Cambodia's Accusations on Sovereign Territory Operations

Key summary

The Thai Army spokesperson, Major General Winthai Suwari, firmly rejected Cambodia's claims that Thailand violated sovereignty by conducting operations at Preah Vihear, Ta Moan Thom, and Ta Kuy temples. The army stated these sites are within Thai sovereign territory, making activities such as artifact conservation, mine clearance, and security reinforcement legitimate exercises of rights. Major General Winthai highlighted evidence of Cambodian military use of these historical sites, including the presence of PMN-2 anti-personnel mines at Ta Kuy and artillery positions at Preah Vihear, urging Cambodia to address these facts rather than continuing to accuse Thailand.