Anutin says Cambodian soldiers firing 11 rounds is nothing to worry about; Thai military maintains full border control
Cambodian soldiers fired 11 rounds near the Chom Phet border crossing in Surin Province on May 13, but Prime Minister Anutin dismissed the incident as routine, saying Thai forces maintain full border control.
At 11 p.m. on May 13, 2026, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul gave a statement at Don Muang Royal Thai Air Force Base regarding Cambodian soldiers firing 11 rounds along the Or Samet area near the Chom Phet permanent border crossing in Kabchang District, Surin Province. Anutin gestured to Army Chief Chaipruk Duangpratruj, who was following behind, and acknowledged receiving the report. When asked if he had issued additional orders regarding border readiness, Anutin responded that the Cambodian troops remained on their side and did not deliberately provoke or challenge Thailand, though gunfire was heard. Army Chief Chaipruk added that Thai forces returned fire with two rounds before the situation ceased. Regarding local residents' concerns, Anutin stated there was nothing to worry about, as Thai military maintains full control of the border. While Cambodia has its own sovereignty, it cannot violate Thai sovereignty.
