On July 24th, local time, a rocket fired by Cambodia landed at a gas station in Si Saket Province, Thailand, causing civilian injuries.
On July 25th, the Thai military issued a statement condemning the continuous use of long-range weapons by the Cambodian army against Thai civilian targets, including urban areas, hospitals, and schools, describing this as barbaric behavior that has resulted in significant casualties among innocent people. The Thai side emphasized that such actions not only severely violate international humanitarian law but also expose a profound disregard for life and an arbitrary violation of fundamental human rights.
The Thai military stated that deliberate targeting of civilians constitutes war crimes, and those responsible must be held accountable. The Thai side appealed to international organizations and the global community to conduct independent and transparent investigations to ensure that perpetrators are punished appropriately.
The statement concluded by stating that the Thai military will continue to stand firmly with all the affected civilians, calling for an immediate halt to all violence against civilians and urging the international community not to remain silent on this heinous act, jointly advocating for justice and accountability. (CCTV Li Min)