Thai Army Rejects Cambodia's Accusations Regarding Operations in Thai Sovereign Territory

Key summary

The Royal Thai Army has firmly rejected allegations from Cambodia regarding operations conducted at the Ta Meun Thom, Ta Kuy, and Khna temples. A spokesperson for the army stated that these sites are located within Thai sovereignty, making all activities, including artifact restoration and mine clearance, legitimate exercises of rights within Thailand. The army highlighted evidence of Cambodian military use of heritage sites, such as artillery positions at Phnom Kulen and PMN-2 anti-personnel mines found at Ta Kuy, contrasting this with Thai humanitarian efforts. Major General Vintai Suwari emphasized that Cambodia should address its own actions rather than making unsubstantiated claims against Thailand.