Cambodia aims to show itself as victim – Thai army report
Phanom Dong Rak district, Surin province. (Photo: Royal Thai Army)” class=”img-fluid” loading=”eager” fetchpriority=”high” decoding=”async”/>Evidence spots made by Thai forensic officials in September 2025 following clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops at an ancient temple in Phanom Dong Rak district, Surin province. (Photo: Royal Thai Army)
Cambodia has continued to breach the ceasefire agreement by provoking retaliation from the Thai army with gunfire and bombing along the border in the northeastern provinces, according to Thailand’s Second Army Region.
The Thai army reported on Facebook on Thursday that since Wednesday, there have been incidents showing Cambodian provocation at the border.
Since Wednesday, Cambodian troops have reinforced positions near Preah Vihear hill with direct-fire support weapons, including a tank, about 300 metres from Thai lines in Kantharalak district, Si Sa Ket province. They also fired gunshots along the border fence on Tuesday.
In Surin’s Phanom Dong Rak district, Thai patrols heard gunfire and detected several shots, as well as a grenade thrown towards Thai positions.
The Thai army believes these actions are aimed at testing Thailand’s response and provoking retaliation, attempting to portray Cambodia as a victim internationally.
The Thai army confirmed it did not respond and there was no damage on the Thai side, reaffirming Thailand’s commitment to peaceful measures.
