Ministry of National Defence Refutes ‘False Information’ Spread by Thai 2nd Army Area Social Media
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – The Ministry of National Defence (MND) of the Kingdom of Cambodia has issued a strong denial against claims of military escalation originating from the Thai side of the border.
Her Excellency Lieutenant General Maly Socheata, Spokeswoman for the Ministry of National Defence, stated that the Ministry noted that the official social media page of the Thai 2nd Army Area was actively spreading false information that clearly contradicted the truth.
Denial of False Information
The Ministry addressed the claims made late on the night of December 7, 2025 (approaching midnight on December 8, 2025), which alleged that:
“Cambodia has moved heavy and destructive weapons and equipments along the Cambodian–Thailand border.”
The MND confirmed that this misinformation was subsequently quoted and republished by some Thai media outlets, suggesting an intention to mislead national and international public opinion and potentially use the claims as a pretext to re-escalate military tensions with Cambodia.
Clarification of Facts
The Ministry of National Defence explicitly denied the accusations and provided the following clarifications:
- The statement published by the official page of the Thai 2nd Army Area, as well as by several Thai media outlets, is false information. The allegation that Cambodia has moved heavy and destructive weapons and equipment along the border is untrue.
- Cambodian forces have not undertaken any action that violates the ceasefire agreement or the Joint Declaration on Peace between Cambodia and Thailand, contrary to the reports circulating in Thai social and conventional media.
Commitment to Peace and Stability
The Ministry of National Defence of the Kingdom of Cambodia strongly reaffirmed its commitment to peace and existing diplomatic agreements.
The Ministry emphasized its firm resolve to fully respect and implement the ceasefire agreement and the Joint Declaration on Peace between Cambodia and Thailand. The MND stated it will continue to work closely at all levels to promote practical cooperation, strengthen peace and stability between the two countries, and return the situation to normalcy as soon as possible.
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