SA KAEO, Thailand – Major General Benjapol Dechatiwong of Thailand’s Eastern Forces dismissed Cambodia’s complaint to the IOT regarding Thai broadcasts of “ghost sounds” near Ban Nong Jan–Ban Nong Ya Kaeo, saying, “Let them file a complaint, we are operating on Thai soil.” He also affirmed that troop morale remains high.
The broadcasts, explained by the Thai Army as a nonviolent symbolic expression, reflect local frustration over repeated Cambodian incursions into Thai territory. The Thai military emphasized that all actions are carried out with human rights principles in mind, aiming to resolve conflicts carefully without escalation.
Meanwhile, Cambodia’s Human Rights Committee (CHRC) filed an urgent complaint to the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, alleging that Thai forces deliberately broadcast disturbing sounds to intimidate civilians in villages along the border, particularly targeting vulnerable groups including women, children, and the elderly. The CHRC called for a UN investigation and requested the deployment of observers to the border area.
The incident highlights ongoing tensions along the Cambodia–Thailand border, with both sides maintaining their respective positions while emphasizing the need for vigilance and adherence to international norms. (TNA)
