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Royal Thai Amy Slams Cambodia’s Claim of No Fire, Cites Clear Evidence Cambodian Troops Opened Fire, Wounding Two Soldiers Inside Thai Territory

On December 7, 2025, Lieutenant General Mali Socheata, spokesperson for Cambodia’s Ministry of Defense, announced that at 2:15 p.m. Thai forces opened fire first in the area of Phlan Thom, Chom Krosan District, Preah Vihear Province. She claimed that Thailand used rifles, machine guns, B-40 weapons, and 60 mm mortars, and further asserted that Cambodia did not return fire.

Major General Winthai Suvaree, Army spokesperson, stated that the remarks by Lieutenant General Mali Socheata were not true. In fact, Cambodian troops had entered the area of Phu Pha Lek–Phlan Hin Paet Kon in Kantharalak District, Sisaket Province, while Thai forces were carrying out road improvements within Thai territory. Cambodian troops then fired upon the security team protecting the road construction unit. Thai forces responded in accordance with the rules of engagement, which led to an exchange of fire. As a result of the incident, two Thai soldiers were injured: Sergeant Anuchat Rueankham, shot in the leg, and Private Pornchai Champachum, struck in the chest area but protected by his body armor

Therefore, Cambodia’s claim that it did not fire is untrue and baseless, consistent with Cambodia’s repeated practice of denying responsibility whenever it initiates action against Thai forces. Meanwhile, Thailand has clear evidence confirming the time, location, and impact on its personnel.