Defense Ministry Denies Fake News Claims of Shooting at Or Samet Checkpoint
Thailand's Defense Ministry denied Cambodian claims that Thai soldiers fired weapons at the Or Samet border checkpoint, stating only three warning shots were discharged after Cambodian troops approached Thai barbed wire in a provocative man
On April 29, 2025, Defense Ministry spokesman Pol. Maj. Gen. Surasant Kongsiri addressed the situation at the Thai-Cambodian border following Cambodia's Defense Ministry claim that Thai soldiers had fired weapons at the Or Samet checkpoint five times, allegedly using rifles, M79 grenade launchers, and M16s between 10:35 and 11:09 AM.
The spokesman firmly denied these allegations, stating that no weapons were discharged as claimed. He confirmed that the overall situation remains under control by security agencies.
After coordinating with the Army and Suranari Task Force units in the area, authorities confirmed that no weapons were used as alleged. Only three warning shots were fired in response to Cambodian soldiers approaching Thailand's barbed wire fence in a provocative manner. Units on the ground continue to operate within legal frameworks and strict situation control protocols.
Thai security agencies are closely monitoring the situation to prevent misunderstandings and maintain stability along the border. The Defense Ministry appealed to the public and media to rely on official sources and exercise critical judgment when receiving and sharing information, noting that modern security threats extend beyond physical confrontation to information warfare that could harm national security.
The Defense Ministry committed to communicating information with "speed, accuracy, and transparency" to build public confidence and protect national interests.
