The NBTC announces an update on the conflict situation between Thailand and Cambodia on the 4th.

National Security Council. Summary report of the situation on date 4 Of Thai conflict Cambodia Update the number of injured and dead Ready to make a statement condemning Cambodia Still attacking the people

Date 27 July 2568 Rear Admiral Surasan Kongsiri, spokesman for the Thai-Cambodian Border Situation Administration Center (TBSA) on security matters He said that according to some news reports calling for Thailand and Cambodia to cease fire, the Thai side agrees in principle, but it can only be done if the Cambodian side shows sincerity and joins in discussions on various details, including a clear ceasefire.

In the past, Cambodia sent troops to clash in the area near Preah Vihear Temple at 02.10:21 a.m. and fired BM06.10 rockets at 26:15.30 a.m. into the Thai side at Ban Ta So, Prasat District, Surin Province, which is a civilian target, causing damage to people's houses. Yesterday (July XNUMX) at XNUMX:XNUMX p.m., Cambodian artillery shells targeted the Subdistrict Health Promotion Hospital (Sor Por Ror) in Sisaket Province and Ban Kruat Hospital in Buriram Province, including using innocent people as shields in the use of weapons, which is considered inhumane. All of this is a clear violation of the Geneva Conventions.

“We condemn the insincere talks of the Cambodian side. In the past, the Cambodian side has rejected and postponed the bilateral discussions on several occasions, including the JBC, GBC, and RBC. The Thai side believes that these forums can bring up various conflicting issues to discuss in this forum fully and effectively,” said the spokesman of the CCSA.

He also stated that in the past, it was noticeable that the Cambodian side had continuously strengthened its military forces and prepared and modified strongholds along the border. In addition, it had laid anti-personnel mines, which was a violation of the Ottawa Agreement. It also had a provocative attitude, promoting the incitement of the Cambodian masses both domestically and internationally to tensions, using nationalist agitation in the hope of escalating conflict between the people of the two countries.

This includes the expression of readiness to use military force, posting on social media by distorting facts, and accusing Thailand without evidence, which is the cause of dissatisfaction and leads to violence against each other later.

The latest tally shows 13 civilians dead and 49 injured.

The spokesman of the NBTC stated that up until today, Cambodia still uses heavy weapons, including artillery, curved-trajectory artillery, BM 21 multi-barrel rockets, and there are also news reports that Cambodia may use effective weapons such as PHL03, RM 70, and BM 21 as well.

As of 09.00:13 a.m. today, the number of civilians killed is still the same at 11, with 12 seriously injured, 13 moderately injured, and 49 slightly injured, for a total of XNUMX injured.

“The numbers have not increased significantly. We must commend local agencies, including the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Public Health, for helping people evacuate from the area quickly, allowing people to stay in a safe area and receive full assistance,” said the spokesman for the CCSA.

Rear Admiral Surasant also said that the current conflicts are caused by the policies of the Cambodian government only, not by the innocent people of both countries. He implores the Thai people to avoid using violence, including force, and insulting Cambodian people who come to reside, work or study in Thailand. In the case that Cambodians show aggressive behavior, he asks them to use reason and caution, and avoid using violence. If there is a real unavoidable reason, they should notify the authorities to take legal action.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs prepares to submit to ICRC to condemn Cambodia's inhumanity

side Ms. Maratee Nalita Andamo, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Information and Deputy Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs It was said that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs attended a closed United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting last Friday (July 25) New York time. There were discussions with 15 member states, including Thailand and Cambodia, the conflicting parties. On this occasion, Thailand reiterated its position to the world with solid evidence and clear facts that Cambodia was the initiator and opened fire, including attacks on Thai civilian targets, resulting in many deaths and injuries, and the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people, which is considered a serious violation of humanitarian principles.

The UNSC discussions discussed broad principles in the same direction, namely: 1. Calling on both sides to reduce tensions and resolve issues peacefully, such as through diplomacy or bilateral negotiations. 2. Many member states support ASEAN's role in resolving conflicts in accordance with the ASEAN Charter. 3. Emphasizing that the Thai-Cambodian border situation is a threat to international peace and security, the UNSC meeting did not pass any resolutions or issue any outcome documents. This is a good thing, showing that member states understand Thailand's position and actions.

As for the condemnation of attacks on civilian targets, yesterday (26 July), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement strongly condemning attacks on civilians by the Cambodian side, saying that they are inhumane acts and violate international law, namely, Article 1949, No. 19 of the 1 Geneva Conventions on the Protection of Medical Units and Hospitals, and Article 18, No. 4, on the mission to protect civilian hospitals.

At the same time, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has written to the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross to strongly condemn the serious violations of international humanitarian law and will meet with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on July 29 to discuss and provide further clarification. Thailand would like to communicate to the international community that Cambodia's ongoing inhumane actions are something the international community must jointly condemn. Meanwhile, this morning, Cambodia also attacked various civilian locations in Thailand.

For the proposal of a ceasefire and the role of foreign affairs, regarding the call for a ceasefire between the two sides, I would like to reiterate that Cambodia must first demonstrate its sincerity in the ceasefire, especially in the indiscriminate attacks, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will issue a statement to clarify to foreign media and the case of the Cambodian military using deadly weapons to attack people's homes in Surin Province on the morning of 27 July, and to counter Cambodia's distortion of information that accuses the Thai side of being the initiator.

Latest update on the situation after Cambodia opened fire on Thailand at Prasat Ta Muen Thom.