(Phnom Penh): Lieutenant General Maly Socheata, Spokesperson of the Ministry of National Defence of Cambodia, firmly rejects any accusations lacking clear and unfounded evidence from the Thai side related to the injury of a Thai soldier caused by the mine explosion at the Ta Moan Thom Temple area.

The spokesperson spoke on Tuesday (Aug. 12) during a press conference.

Cambodia maintains its firm stance that Cambodia has absolutely not and will not use or plant any new landmine. Cambodia is a proud state party to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention, which was ratified in 1999, and has been recognised by the international community for its demining efforts at home and abroad.

"Cambodia's Ministry of National Defence firmly rejects any accusations lacking clear and unfounded evidence from the Thai side related to the injuries of Thai soldier caused by the mine explosion at the Ta Moan Thom Temple area, Banteay Ampil district, Oddor Meanchey province, Cambodia, on 12 August 2025," the spokesperson underscored.

According to the spokesperson, Cambodia notes that up to this point, no official and transparent investigation has been carried out to establish the facts surrounding this incident. Furthermore, Cambodia has reminded Thailand on multiple occasions that these areas still have explosives which are the remnants of war. In this sense, all parties should refrain from making public conclusion before finding out the truth so as to provide justice and to avoid misunderstanding that could escalate tension and confrontation.

Cambodia reiterates its firm, clear-cut and unwavering commitment to respect and strictly implement the Ceasefire agreement achieved on 28 July 2025, and the 13-point Agreed Minutes reached during the extraordinary meeting of Cambodia-Thailand General Border Committee (GBC) on 7 August 2025, with observers from Malaysia, the United States of America and the People's Republic of China.
=FRESH NEWS