Thai Military Denies Bombing Claims in Border Incident
Thailand's military denied Cambodia's claim that Thai soldiers threw a grenade at Cambodian forces in a July 5 border incident, saying an explosion on the Cambodian side resulted from troops accidentally detonating an abandoned landmine.
On July 5, 2025, Army Spokesperson Lt. Gen. Winthai Suvaree dismissed Cambodia's claim that seven Thai soldiers conducted a patrol in the Chong Kreng area of Sirinart Province and threw a grenade at Cambodian positions, injuring three Cambodian troops. According to urgent investigations with responsible military units, the explosion occurred on the Cambodian side, not from Thai action as alleged.
At approximately 12:00 noon, Thai personnel heard an explosion coming from the Cambodian side and discovered Cambodian soldiers attempting to assist injured forces. Thai authorities confirmed that no weapons or grenades were used by Thai forces. The army assessed that the incident resulted from inexperienced Cambodian personnel unfamiliar with the dangerous terrain who accidentally stepped on their own abandoned landmine.
The Army Spokesperson reiterated that Thai forces operate under international agreements and rules of engagement. He urged the public and international community not to believe distorted information lacking supporting evidence, and called on Cambodia to stop spreading false news that harms bilateral relations and border stability.
