Press Release by H.E. Lieutenant General Maly Socheata, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of National Defence of the Kingdom of Cambodia
Press Release by H.E. Lieutenant General Maly Socheata, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of National Defence of the Kingdom of Cambodia
On February 24, 2026, official military pages and several Thai media outlets reported that Cambodian forces had fired one round of a 40mm grenade launcher into an area near a Thai patrol point at 8:50 a.m., opposite the Koul Prambei, Chak Chreng Area in Preah Vihear Province.
The Spokeswoman for the Ministry of National Defence of the Kingdom of Cambodia categorically denies these allegations and calls upon the Thai side to cease spreading false information that could lead to misunderstandings and heightened tensions.
According to reports from the 4th Military Region of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, following reports of explosions and gunfire on the Thai side, liaison teams from Cambodia’s 4th Military Region and Thailand’s 2nd Army Area promptly established contact to discuss the matter. During this communication, Cambodian officials explicitly informed their Thai counterparts that Cambodian forces did not fire any weapons as alleged.
The Ministry of National Defence of Cambodia reiterates our firm and clear commitment to fully, strictly, and responsibly respect and implement the Joint Statement of the 3rd Special Meeting of the Cambodia–Thailand General Border Committee (GBC) dated December 27, 2025, the Joint Declaration on the Peace Agreement between Cambodia and Thailand dated October 26, 2025, and other related agreements—especially efforts to counter fake news—in order to swiftly improve the situation and restore normalcy, peace, stability, and long-term security along the border.
At the same time, the Ministry of National Defence calls on the public and all media outlets to refrain from sharing false information circulated by the aforementioned Thai media, and to follow and rely only on information from clear, accurate, and credible sources, particularly official information released by the Royal Government, official pages of leaders, ministries, and relevant institutions.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
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