Thai - Cambodia Conflict Thailand Showcases Damage from Cambodian Attacks to Envoys

[snoop1130]

Photo courtesy of Thai PBS

 

In a bid to shed light on recent hostilities, Thailand today hosted foreign envoys and military attachés, providing them with an on-site perspective of the devastation caused by Cambodian forces during a series of deadly clashes. Over five days of intense conflict, several civilian sites, including schools and hospitals, were targeted, leaving a grim toll.

 

The visiting group received detailed briefings on the situation, highlighting the extent of damage and alleged ceasefire breaches by Cambodia. Their tour commenced at a petrol station in Si Sa Ket province's Kantharalak district, where a convenience store was obliterated by rocket fire. Tragically, this attack claimed the lives of eight Thai civilians, including an eight-year-old boy.

 

As the visit continued, the delegation inspected damage at Phu Mueang Srol Witthaya School and Ban Cham Meng Health Promoting Hospital in Saothongchai subdistrict. Despite being places of learning and healing, both were significantly damaged.

 

The tour concluded at a temporary shelter in Si Sa Ket, providing the envoys with a clearer picture of the hardships faced by displaced civilians.

 

Major General Winthai Suvaree, a spokesperson for the Thai Army, explained the purpose behind hosting the nearly 200-strong delegation, comprising ambassadors, diplomats, military attachés, and journalists. The aim was to underscore the civilian toll of the conflict and Cambodia’s targeting of non-military sites like hospitals and schools.

 

“This visit allows international observers to witness first-hand the realities on the ground and disseminate these insights globally,” Major General Suvaree stated. He noted that unlike Cambodia, Thailand ensured these diplomats saw the affected areas, well removed from active combat zones.

 

The initiative drew appreciation from foreign envoys for Thailand’s transparency, aiding their understanding of the complex situation.

 

Notable participants included ambassadors from Brunei, Japan, and Myanmar, as well as deputy chiefs from Malaysia, Laos, and Indonesia. Other representatives hailed from the United States, China, Singapore, Vietnam, and the Philippines. Military attachés from 23 nations were present, including from major countries such as China, Russia, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

 

Thailand's efforts to spotlight these incidents come amidst heightened tensions in the region, with hopes that international observers will contribute to a more informed and balanced narrative on the global stage. As the conflict’s impacts ripple outward, the involvement of a diverse international audience underscores the gravity of the situation and the urgent need for diplomatic resolution.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Thai PBS 2025-08-01

 

[ikke1959]

A new holiday destination??? Disaster tourism

[mfd101]

Well worth the effort.

[Tarteso]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Notable participants included ambassadors from Brunei, Japan, and Myanmar, as well as deputy chiefs from Malaysia, Laos, and Indonesia. Other representatives hailed from the United States, China, Singapore, Vietnam, and the Philippines. Military attachés from 23 nations were present, including from major countries such as China, Russia, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

Half of them went to visit karaokes at night looking for Isaan girls..

[hotchilli]

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Over five days of intense conflict, several civilian sites, including schools and hospitals, were targeted, leaving a grim toll.

I'm not sure you can say they were specifically targeted?

The rockets fired by Cambodia are fire & hope for the best.

They are not guided weapons in anyway.