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22 May 2026 7:33 AM• 4 days ago• Lim_Rothanaksambath
Cambodia Denounces Thai Army's "Fake News" Over Border Gunfire Allegations
Thai Army's "Fake News" Over Border Gunfire Allegations
PHNOM PENH – May 22, 2026 – The Ministry of National Defence of the Kingdom of Cambodia has categorically rejected a report by the Thai Army Spokesperson Team alleging that five gunshots were heard in the Phnom Bak area of Samraong City, Oddar Meanchey Province, and that Cambodian forces were responsible.
In a press release issued today, H.E. Lieutenant General Maly Socheata, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of National Defence, declared the Thai report to be false and misleading information fabricated to incite confusion, mislead public opinion, and escalate tensions along the border.
The Ministry stated that it cannot accept the repeated dissemination of groundless allegations by the Thai military and Thai media, which not only defame the honor of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) but also severely undermine the mutual trust established through bilateral mechanisms.
The Spokeswoman called upon the Thai side to immediately cease disseminating slanderous reports and return to the strict, full, and faithful implementation of all existing frameworks. She specifically urged compliance with Point 8 of the Joint Statement dated December 27, 2025, which explicitly mandates cooperation in combating fake news. Adhering to this commitment, she noted, is essential to rebuilding mutual trust and fostering an environment conducive to the peaceful resolution of disputes in accordance with international law.
The Ministry reaffirmed Cambodia's firm, sincere, and unwavering commitment to fully respect and implement the Joint Statement of the Third Special Meeting of the Cambodia–Thailand General Border Committee (GBC) on December 27, 2025, the Joint Declaration on the Peace Agreement between Cambodia and Thailand on October 26, 2025, and all other relevant agreements, with the aim of ensuring rapid recovery, restoring normalcy, and achieving long-lasting peace and stability.
Source: Ministry of National Defence, Kingdom of Cambodia, May 22, 2026.
Reported by The Khmer Daily Desk
In a press release issued today, H.E. Lieutenant General Maly Socheata, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of National Defence, declared the Thai report to be false and misleading information fabricated to incite confusion, mislead public opinion, and escalate tensions along the border.
The Ministry stated that it cannot accept the repeated dissemination of groundless allegations by the Thai military and Thai media, which not only defame the honor of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) but also severely undermine the mutual trust established through bilateral mechanisms.
The Spokeswoman called upon the Thai side to immediately cease disseminating slanderous reports and return to the strict, full, and faithful implementation of all existing frameworks. She specifically urged compliance with Point 8 of the Joint Statement dated December 27, 2025, which explicitly mandates cooperation in combating fake news. Adhering to this commitment, she noted, is essential to rebuilding mutual trust and fostering an environment conducive to the peaceful resolution of disputes in accordance with international law.
The Ministry reaffirmed Cambodia's firm, sincere, and unwavering commitment to fully respect and implement the Joint Statement of the Third Special Meeting of the Cambodia–Thailand General Border Committee (GBC) on December 27, 2025, the Joint Declaration on the Peace Agreement between Cambodia and Thailand on October 26, 2025, and all other relevant agreements, with the aim of ensuring rapid recovery, restoring normalcy, and achieving long-lasting peace and stability.
Source: Ministry of National Defence, Kingdom of Cambodia, May 22, 2026.
Reported by The Khmer Daily Desk
Thai Army's "Fake News" Over Border Gunfire Allegations