Thai JIC Director Responds to Cambodian Accusations

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Air Chief Marshal Prapas Sonjaidee of the Thai JIC rejected Cambodian accusations of aggression, citing Thailand's right to self-defense following attacks on Thai civilians.

•Air Chief Marshal Prapas Sonjaidee responded to accusations from the Cambodian Chief of Defence Forces on August 25, 2026.
•Air Chief Marshal Prapas Sonjaidee stated that Thailand used force to protect its sovereignty and people after BM-21 rockets hit Thai civilian areas.
•The Thai JIC Director called for Cambodia to adhere to the joint statement dated December 27, 2025, regarding ceasefire and troop positions.
•Air Chief Marshal Prapas Sonjaidee challenged Cambodia to provide evidence for the claim that Thailand violated the MOU 2000.

Overview

•On August 25, 2026, Air Chief Marshal Prapas Sonjaidee responded to allegations made by the Cambodian Chief of Defence Forces.
•Air Chief Marshal Prapas Sonjaidee denied that Thailand is an aggressor, stating Thailand has no policy to seize neighboring territories.
•Air Chief Marshal Prapas Sonjaidee noted that the use of BM-21 rockets by opposing forces resulted in deaths and injuries among Thai civilians.
•Air Chief Marshal Prapas Sonjaidee asserted that Thai military force was used for self-defense and to stop threats to Thai sovereignty.
•Air Chief Marshal Prapas Sonjaidee urged Cambodia to review the joint statement from December 27, 2025, which emphasized reducing tension and maintaining current troop positions.
•Air Chief Marshal Prapas Sonjaidee questioned the evidence behind the claim that Thailand did not respect the MOU 2000.
•Air Chief Marshal Prapas Sonjaidee warned against using civilian losses as a tool in information warfare to create one-sided narratives.
•Air Chief Marshal Prapas Sonjaidee called for a cessation of provocations and a return to negotiations based on evidence, law, and sincerity.

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Key Quotes

Air Chief Marshal Prapas Sonjaidee

"When the people, personnel, and territory of Thailand are threatened, Thailand has a duty to protect itself."

เมื่อประชาชน กำลังพล และดินแดนของประเทศไทยถูกคุกคาม ประเทศไทยย่อมมีหน้าที่ปกป้องตนเอง

Air Chief Marshal Prapas Sonjaidee

"Who is right or wrong is not decided by who speaks the loudest."

ใครถูกใครผิด ไม่ได้ตัดสินจากว่าใครพูดดังที่สุด

Air Chief Marshal Prapas Sonjaidee

"Thailand does not want war and does not want anyone's territory."

ประเทศไทยไม่ต้องการสงคราม และไม่ต้องการดินแดนของใคร

Key Entities

Person

Prapas Sonjaidee(ประภาส สอนใจดี)

Assistant Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Air Force and Director of the Thai-Cambodian Situation Information Center (JIC).

Cambodian Chief of Defence Forces(ผู้บัญชาการทหารสูงสุดกัมพูชา)

The official who accused Thailand of being an aggressor and violating the MOU 2000.

Organization

Thai-Cambodian Situation Information Center(ศูนย์ข่าวสารสถานการณ์ไทย-กัมพูชา)

The organization referred to as JIC, led by Air Chief Marshal Prapas Sonjaidee.

Place

Thailand(ไทย)ℹ️

The country defending its sovereignty and responding to accusations of aggression.

Cambodia(กัมพูชา)ℹ️

The neighboring country whose military leader accused Thailand of inhumanity and aggression.

Policy

MOU 2000(MOU 2543)

A memorandum of understanding that Cambodia claimed Thailand did not respect.