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Thai Army says Buddha statue placed within Thai territory
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BANGKOK — The Royal Thai Army has defended its actions along the Thai-Cambodian border after Phnom Penh lodged a protest over the construction of a Buddha statue, the installation of Thai flags, and the placement of barbed wire in the area.
Key facts
- BANGKOK — The Royal Thai Army has defended its actions along the Thai-Cambodian border after Phnom Penh lodged a protest over the construction of a Buddha statue, the installation of Thai flags, and the placement of barbed wire in the area.
- Army spokesperson Winthai Suvaree said on Tuesday that all activities were carried out within Thai sovereign territory and under Thai control, stressing they were intended to boost morale among troops and local residents.
- The Thai Army reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding sovereignty and ensuring the safety of communities along the border, while adhering strictly to the joint ceasefire statement signed by Thailand and Cambodia on 27 December 2025, and
- He said the installations were conducted in line with Thai laws and regulations, and were meant as a spiritual anchor and morale support for personnel operating along the border.
Summary
Army spokesperson Winthai Suvaree said on Tuesday that all activities were carried out within Thai sovereign territory and under Thai control, stressing they were intended to boost morale among troops and local residents.
He said the installations were conducted in line with Thai laws and regulations, and were meant as a spiritual anchor and morale support for personnel operating along the border.