Responses Regarding Thailand’s Accusations Concerning the Situation at O’Smach International Border Checkpoint May 14, 2026
Responses Regarding Thailand’s Accusations Concerning the Situation at O’Smach International Border Checkpoint May 14, 2026
Cambodia PR Team Responses Regarding Thailand’s Accusations Concerning the Situation at O’Smach International Border Checkpoint
May 14, 2026
Q1: Is it true, as accused by Thailand, that Cambodian soldiers actually fired 11 rounds at O’Smach International Border Checkpoint?
A: That is not true. The Royal Cambodian Armed Forces did not carry out any shooting as alleged by the Thai side. Cambodia strictly maintains military discipline, respects the ceasefire, and adheres to the Joint Statement aimed at reducing tensions, maintaining the ceasefire, and creating favorable conditions for a peaceful resolution. This accusation is baseless and constitutes a serious distortion of the truth.
Q2: Why did Thailand create false information claiming that Cambodia fired 11 rounds at O’Smach International Border Checkpoint?
A: Thailand created false information claiming that Cambodia fired 11 rounds at O’Smach International Border Checkpoint in order to divert public attention away from its own actions and to conceal criticism surrounding the incident in which Thailand fired warning shots at Mr. Kevin Smith, a foreign national who has consistently expressed his opposition to Thailand’s acts of aggression in the O’Smach area on May 13, 2026, while he was attempting to film Thailand’s aggressive military activities in the border area. Thailand’s dissemination of such information is a disinformation tactic aimed at creating misunderstanding and diverting attention from its own wrongful actions.
Q3: What is Cambodia’s stance regarding Thailand’s false information and a serious distortion of the truth against Cambodia?
A: Cambodia absolutely rejects these baseless accusations and calls on the Thai side to respect the truth, stop creating false information, and avoid actions that could further complicate the situation. Cambodia’s stance remains committed to resolving issues peacefully, based on truth, international law, and a high sense of responsibility in maintaining stability along the border.
