Thailand Condemns Cambodia’s ‘War-Thirsty’ Artillery Attack: International Outcry Urged

In an atmosphere fraught with tension and rapidly deteriorating diplomacy, Thailand has issued a vehement denunciation of Cambodia, urging the international community to censure an action described as “war-thirsty” and “inhumane.” The condemnation follows a series of lethal artillery attacks near the Thai-Cambodian border that have left a trail of destruction in their wake.

The stage was Government House, and the time was 12:30 pm today, July 24, when Government Spokesperson Jirayu Huangsap took the center stage. His tone was grave as he confirmed that Cambodia had fired the first salvo, employing heavy weaponry indiscriminately against military and civilian targets alike. “There is irrefutable evidence that Cambodian forces instigated the assault,” Jirayu declared with conviction. “Their actions showed a blatant disregard for civilian lives, ruthlessly targeting homes and hospitals. It’s a flagrant breach of international humanitarian laws.”

As per the details shared by Thai authorities, Cambodian troops unleashed artillery from BM-21 multiple rocket launchers and RPGs, striking multiple locations including the Phanom Dong Rak district in the Surin province. The aftermath was nothing short of catastrophic, leaving a number of civilians dead and many others injured, among them a critically injured five-year-old.

The volley of fire, reports say, pummeled Thai civilian infrastructures—a brutal blow to houses and a hospital, the shrapnel wreaking havoc as it pierced rooftops and emergency rooms alike. In response, emergency services, alongside military personnel, reacted swiftly, evacuating residents from high-risk zones to safer grounds. Officials highlighted that this confrontation was ignited by Cambodian drones intruding into Thai airspace earlier that day, an act perceived as a provocation preceding the artillery barrage.

The Royal Thai Army’s documentation submitted to the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) unveils a distressing narrative—a persistent pattern of provocations by Cambodian forces, chronicled since the year’s dawn, KhaoSod reports.

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Jirayu has called upon all “civilized nations” to rise in condemnation of Cambodia’s indiscriminate violence, urging global powers to champion the cause of human rights and international justice in the region. “This wasn’t solely an attack against Thailand,” he stressed. “It was a blatant assault on international law, on the very fabric of human decency, and the safety of innocents worldwide.”

As tensions spiral, Thai security forces are on high alert, vigilantly fortifying border defenses in anticipation of potential escalations. The specter of conflict hangs heavily in the air, as a region on edge awaits its next move in this high-stakes geopolitical chess game.