Anutin: Cambodian soldiers tripped on flare, M79 incident at border cleared locally.

MGR Online•Politics•222d ago

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Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister Anutin clarifies that an M79 projectile landing near the border was an accident caused by Cambodian soldiers tripping on a flare, not a deliberate act.

•Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul addressed an M79 projectile incident near the Thai-Cambodian border.
•Anutin stated the incident was caused by Cambodian soldiers tripping over a flare, not intentional firing.
•The issue was resolved at the local operational level between border commanders.
•Anutin reassured that the incident is not politically motivated and emphasized the strength of the Thai army.

Overview

•On Jan 31, Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul held a press conference in Samut Prakan Province.
•Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated that an M79 projectile landing on the Thai border was reported and confirmed by the army.
•Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul explained that Cambodian soldiers tripped over a flare, causing the accidental discharge of the M79.
•Local commanders on the Thai-Cambodian border resolved the M79 incident promptly, as per ceasefire protocols.
•Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul advised that while resolved, such incidents should not occur frequently.
•Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul denied any connection between the M79 incident and political speeches regarding the border.
•Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul affirmed the strength of the Thai army.
•The incident occurred during a period where party speeches concerning border issues were being made, prompting questions about political involvement.

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Key Quotes

Anutin Charnvirakul

"The other side's soldiers tripped on a flare, and we have implemented preventative measures. Whoever was patrolling... 'As I said, there's plenty of space to walk, why walk here?' It's alright."

ทหารฝั่งโน้นสะดุดแฟลร์ แล้วของเราก็มีการวางแนวทางป้องกัน ใครไปลาดตระเวนอย่างว่า “ก็อย่างที่ว่ามีที่ให้เดินตั้งเยอะไม่เดิน มาเดินตรงนี้“ ก็ไม่เป็นไร

Anutin Charnvirakul

"If an incident occurs, on-site commanders will expedite discussions. If a resolution is found, it should be ended quickly. But it shouldn't happen often."

ถ้ามีเหตุ ทางผู้บังคับบัญชาที่อยู่หน้างานจะเร่งคุยกัน หากหาข้อยุติได้ก็ให้รีบยุติ แต่อย่าบ่อยๆ

Anutin Charnvirakul

"Not worried at all, and it's unrelated."

ไม่กังวลเลย และไม่เกี่ยวข้องกัน

Anutin Charnvirakul

"Our army is strong."

กองทัพของเราเข้มแข็ง

Key Entities

Person

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand and Minister of Public Health, who commented on the M79 border incident.

Place

Cambodia(กัมพูชา)ℹ️

Neighboring country to Thailand where soldiers were involved in an M79 incident near the border.

Samut Prakan Province(จังหวัดสมุทรปราการ)ℹ️

The location in Thailand where Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul made a statement regarding the M79 incident.

Organization

Army(กองทัพ)ℹ️

The military organization of Thailand that confirmed details of the M79 border incident.

Bhumjaithai Party(ภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️

A political party in Thailand whose border-related speeches were questioned in relation to the M79 incident.