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Cambodia Denies Tank Mine Planting in Chong Bok Amidst Evidence

Cambodia Denies Tank Mine Planting in Chong Bok Amidst Evidence

Thairath•Society•11d ago

Reader Briefing

Despite Cambodia's denial of planting tank mines, Thai authorities possess photographic evidence showing Cambodian soldiers placing improvised explosive devices in the Chong Bok area.

  • •Thai forces have documented Cambodian soldiers planting tank mines in the Chong Bok area.
  • •Cambodia officially denied responsibility for the mine placement, stating insufficient evidence.
  • •Thai evidence includes photographs showing soldiers from Cambodia's 21st Infantry Regiment placing the devices.

Overview

  • •On June 4, 2026, Thai press reported the discovery of Cambodian soldiers planting tank mines in the Chong Bok area.
  • •Thai forces discovered and photographed Cambodian soldiers planting Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) southwest of Hill 745.
  • •Thailand sent a protest letter to Cambodia requesting an explanation for the incident.
  • •On June 4, 2026, Cambodia responded with a letter denying the placement of IEDs near Hill 745.
  • •Cambodia stated that the information provided by Thailand was insufficient to verify the source, type, date, or ownership of the planted explosives.
  • •Cambodia affirmed that the Cambodian army does not support any activities that create tension or undermine border stability.
  • •Cambodia denied accusations of responsibility for placing the explosives and emphasized direct communication and cooperation.
  • •Despite Cambodia's denial, Thailand possesses photographic evidence clearly showing soldiers from the Cambodian 21st Infantry Regiment, Military Region 2, placing the IEDs.
  • •Cambodia reiterated its commitment to existing agreements, including the General Border Committee (GBC) joint statement dated December 27, 2025, to maintain peace and stability along the border.

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Key Quotes

Cambodia
"From the information presented in the letter, it is not yet possible to verify or confirm the source, type, date placed, or ownership of the said object, nor which party it belongs to."
จากข้อมูลที่ปรากฏในหนังสือเพียงเท่าที่ได้รับ ยังไม่สามารถตรวจสอบหรือยืนยันได้ถึงแหล่งที่มา ประเภท วันเวลาที่นำไปวาง หรือความเป็นเจ้าของของวัตถุดังกล่าว ว่าเป็นของฝ่ายใดฝ่ายหนึ่ง
Cambodia
"The Cambodian army has never participated in or supported any activities aimed at creating tension, threatening the other party, or undermining peace and stability along the Cambodia-Thailand border."
กองทัพกัมพูชาไม่เคยมีส่วนร่วม หรือให้การสนับสนุนกิจกรรมใด ๆ ที่มุ่งสร้างความตึงเครียด คุกคามอีกฝ่ายหนึ่ง หรือบ่อนทำลายสันติภาพและเสถียรภาพตามแนวชายแดนกัมพูชา–ไทย
Cambodia
"Therefore, Cambodia denies the accusation that Cambodia is responsible for placing the said explosives."
กัมพูชาจึงปฏิเสธข้อกล่าวหาที่ระบุว่ากัมพูชาเป็นผู้รับผิดชอบต่อการนำวัตถุระเบิดดังกล่าวไปวางไว้

Key Entities

Organization

Cambodian Soldiers(ทหารกัมพูชา)ℹ️
Accused of planting tank mines in the Chong Bok area.
21st Infantry Regiment(กองพลน้อยทหารราบที่ 21)
Cambodian military unit identified from uniforms as being involved in placing explosives.
Military Region 2(ภูมิภาคทหารที่ 2)
Military administrative region in Cambodia to which the 21st Infantry Regiment belongs.
Cambodian National Armed Forces(กองทัพแห่งชาติกัมพูชา)ℹ️
The national military force of Cambodia, implicated by the alleged actions of its units.
General Border Committee (GBC)(คณะกรรมาธิการเขตแดนร่วมทั่วไป (General Border Committee : GBC))
A joint committee overseeing border issues between Cambodia and Thailand, whose past statements Cambodia references.

Place

Chong Bok(ช่องบก)
Area along the Cambodia-Thailand border where tank mines were allegedly planted.
Hill 745(เนิน 745)
A geographical landmark near where Cambodian soldiers were accused of planting mines.

Timeline

December 27, 2025(27 ธันวาคม 2025)
Date of the joint statement by the General Border Committee (GBC) that Cambodia committed to upholding.
June 4, 2026(4 มิถุนายน 2026)
Date when the Thai press reported the discovery and when Cambodia officially responded to the protest.