Thai-Cambodian Timeline and Aggression Accusations

Khaosod•Politics•19d ago

Reader Briefing

ACM Praphas Sonjaidee presents a timeline of border incidents to refute Cambodian accusations that Thailand was the aggressor.

•ACM Praphas Sonjaidee released a timeline showing multiple clashes between Thailand and Cambodia from May 2025 to December 2025.
•Thailand reports that Cambodian forces initiated fire on July 24, 2025, and December 7, 2025.
•Thailand maintains that the use of F-16 aircraft was a legal act of self-defense to protect personnel and civilians.

•ACM Praphas Sonjaidee stated that the international community should not view events selectively by only looking at Thailand's responses.
•Thailand recorded a clash at Chong Bok on May 28, 2025, followed by Thai soldiers being injured by landmines in July 2025.
•On July 24, 2025, Cambodian forces reportedly opened fire on Thailand, leading to the use of BM-21 rockets that affected civilians.
•On December 7, 2025, Cambodian forces reportedly fired at Thai soldiers at Phu Pha Lek-Phlan Hin Paet Kon, injuring two soldiers.
•On December 8, 2025, clashes expanded with BM-21 rockets hitting Thai civilian areas.
•ACM Praphas Sonjaidee argued that the use of F-16 aircraft by Thailand was based on necessity and proportionality under international law for self-defense.
•Both Thailand and Cambodia issued a Joint Statement and a ceasefire agreement after December 27, 2025.
•ACM Praphas Sonjaidee urged Cambodia to answer who fired the first shot and called for a peaceful resolution based on verifiable evidence.

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ACM Praphas Sonjaidee

"Evidence before Narrative. Evidence must come before the story."

Evidence before Narrative. หลักฐานต้องมาก่อนเรื่องเล่า

ACM Praphas Sonjaidee

"Do not believe Thailand just because Thailand speaks, and do not believe Cambodia just because Cambodia speaks; please believe verifiable evidence."

อย่าเชื่อประเทศไทยเพียงเพราะประเทศไทยพูด และอย่าเชื่อกัมพูชาเพียงเพราะกัมพูชาพูด ขอให้เชื่อหลักฐานที่ตรวจสอบได้

ACM Praphas Sonjaidee(พล.อ.อ.ประภาส สอนใจดี)

Assistant Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Air Force and Director of the Joint Information Center (JIC) for the Cambodia situation.

Joint Information Center (JIC) for the Cambodia situation(ศูนย์ข่าวสารสถานการณ์–กัมพูชา)

The center responsible for communicating the timeline of events between Thailand and Cambodia.

Thailand(ไทย)ℹ️

A nation involved in border conflicts and accusations of aggression with Cambodia.

Cambodia(กัมพูชา)ℹ️

A nation involved in border conflicts and which accused Thailand of being an aggressor.

Chong Bok(ช่องบก)ℹ️

The location where a clash occurred on May 28, 2025.

Phu Pha Lek-Phlan Hin Paet Kon(ภูผาเหล็ก–พลาญหินแปดก้อน)

The area where Cambodian forces reportedly fired at Thai soldiers on December 7, 2025.

International Law(กฎหมายระหว่างประเทศ)ℹ️

The legal framework under which Thailand claims the right to self-defense.