Bangkok Post
Shots ring out near Cambodian border
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Thai troops are on high alert after Cambodian soldiers reportedly fired 11 rounds near the Chong Chom checkpoint in Surin province’s Kap Choeng district, raising fears of renewed border clashes.
Key facts
- Thai troops are on high alert after Cambodian soldiers reportedly fired 11 rounds near the Chong Chom checkpoint in Surin province’s Kap Choeng district, raising fears of renewed border clashes.
- Thai military officials said the incident occurred on Wednesday evening when small-arms fire was detected from Cambodia’s O Smach town at several points along the border.
- According to the Suranaree Task Force, the “provocative firing” was intended to test Thai troop deployments rather than to cause casualties.
- Thai forces did not return fire after concluding the gunfire posed no immediate threat.
- Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said he had been briefed by senior army commanders and noted the shooting had occurred in Cambodian territory.
Summary
Thai military officials said the incident occurred on Wednesday evening when small-arms fire was detected from Cambodia’s O Smach town at several points along the border.
According to the Suranaree Task Force, the “provocative firing” was intended to test Thai troop deployments rather than to cause casualties.