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Thai army sends letters to 26 countries on border situation with Cambodia

Published: 26 Jul 2025 - 12:39 pm | Last Updated: 26 Jul 2025 - 12:44 pm
 Cambodian villagers from Oddar Meanchey province receive drinking water after fleeing their homes to seek refuge in Siem Reap province, Cambodia, July 25, 2025.  (Photo by Sao Khuth/Xinhua)

Cambodian villagers from Oddar Meanchey province receive drinking water after fleeing their homes to seek refuge in Siem Reap province, Cambodia, July 25, 2025. (Photo by Sao Khuth/Xinhua)

Xinhua

BANGKOK: Thai media reported on Saturday that the Thai army had sent letters to 26 countries through its military attachés abroad, briefing them on the situation along the Thailand-Cambodia border.

The Thai army stated in the letter that the Cambodian army opened fire first and attacked Thai non-military targets, including civilians, communities, and hospitals, which violated Thailand's sovereignty and international humanitarian principles, according to a report by Thailand's military-run Channel 5.

The Thai army also accused the Cambodian army of laying anti-personnel landmines in Thai territory, which constitutes a serious violation of the Ottawa Convention.

The Thai army held a meeting with the Military Attaché Corps in Thailand on Friday and briefed them on the Thailand-Cambodia border situation.

Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn on Friday conducted a briefing for members of the diplomatic corps and defense attachés in the kingdom to apprise them of developments regarding the Cambodian-Thai border situation.

Clashes in the border areas between Cambodia and Thailand began on Thursday, with both sides accusing each other of violating international law.