Angkana Neelapaijit and Kan Chompalang. Picture courtesy of Thai PBS

 

A fiery row has erupted between Thai Senator Angkhana Neelapaijit and activist Kannawat Pongpaibulwech, known as ‘Kan Chompalang’, after unsettling noises, including ghostly wails and aircraft engine sounds, were reportedly blasted at Cambodian civilians near the Thai border.

 

Social media is ablaze with debate, questioning whether these actions qualify as psychological torture. The controversy began when Angkhana highlighted a complaint to the UN from Cambodian Human Rights Commission's Keo Remy, claiming the noises violated the UN Charter and disturbed Cambodians living in border areas like Ban Nong Chan.

 

Angkhana questioned how the Thai government could justify these actions on an international stage, suggesting they might constitute psychological torture. In response, Kan hit back, dismissing Angkhana's critique and asserting that her concerns prioritised Cambodians over Thai issues. He defended his methods as non-violent and necessary in response to Thai landmine injuries and alleged illegal Cambodian encroachments.

 

A human rights advocacy group has praised Angkhana for her courage in speaking up for human rights, despite going against the current mood in Thailand. The group urged the Thai government to uphold international human rights laws and avoid using nationalist rhetoric to incite hostility. Meanwhile, Assistant Professor Dr. Wanwichit Boonprong compared Thailand’s tactics to past South Korean actions against North Korea using loudspeakers, noting that South Korea was not blamed for such measures.

 

Former Supreme Court judge Was Tingsamit argued that the disturbing sounds do not meet the criteria for psychological torture under Thai or international law, as they are temporary and cause no actual harm or suffering. He questioned the motivations behind Angkhana's support for the allegations made by a Cambodian official to the UNHCR. The debate has triggered a heated discussion on national loyalty and the extent of acceptable defence tactics.

 

Key Takeaways:

 

• Thai border actions spark debate over human rights and torture laws.
• Angkhana praised for human rights defence, despite tensions.
• Sounds likened to South Korea's past border tactics without global blame.

 

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  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Thai PBS WORLD 2025-10-15

 

 

War is coming, lets not doubt that.

3 hours ago, ukrules said:

War is coming, lets not doubt that.

How can that be, Trump has stopped all the major conflicts in the past couple of months, the only exception has been Russia and Ukraine, but he's talking really tough about that  and trying to renegotiate the 24 hour schedule - so who is left to start a war. 

Let's stay on topic.

 

Feel free to mention POTUS but keep it relevant to this particular conflict!!

 

Off topic, baiting or insulting posts will be removed.

What is the point of blasting the noise? If its an annoyance, why are the Thais doing it?

14 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

What is the point of blasting the noise?

Psychological - Preying on superstitious minds, the ghosts of the soldiers left to rot in no-man's land

What a bout the Thai influencer, what drugs is he on. He started off with the eerie music, then spraying people with effluent from septic tanks and then trying to break a container with a sledge hammer. He should consider pulling himself together instead of apart. Maybe masturbation is his favorite pass time.

22 minutes ago, Stocky said:

Psychological - Preying on superstitious minds, the ghosts of the soldiers left to rot in no-man's land

So whats the point? To torment jungle peasants that just want to be left alone to live like they have for a thousand years?

 

Pathetic bullsh*te

45 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

So whats the point? To torment jungle peasants that just want to be left alone to live like they have for a thousand years?

 

Basically yes.

the guy should be placed in a locked room and heavy metal music played at high volume till he cries out ...."no more"

Why did they admit it? Thailand couldve claimed it was actual ghosts and both sides would've believed it

23 hours ago, Yagoda said:

What is the point of blasting the noise? If its an annoyance, why are the Thais doing it?

It's a common Thai trait.... annoy the neighbours

But do they really believe the sounds are from ghosts?

Just annoying I guess.

On 10/15/2025 at 5:07 AM, webfact said:

unsettling noises, including ghostly wails

 

Cambodia's military response to the ghostly sounds?

 

 

 

Not only ghost sounds at the border, but does the State Railways of Thailand also operate GHOST TRAINS?

 

 

42 minutes ago, Burma Bill said:

Not only ghost sounds at the border, but does the State Railways of Thailand also operate GHOST TRAINS?

 

Alan Rails was a superhero who appeared in Vindicators 3: The Return of Worldender as a member of The Vindicators. His parents's tragic death in a railroad accident caused him to gain the ability to summon ghost trains.

8 hours ago, hotchilli said:

It's a common Thai trait.... annoy the neighbours

but it only annoys farang neighbours    Thais are impervious to noise from loud speakers

10 hours ago, Bday Prang said:

but it only annoys farang neighbours    Thais are impervious to noise from loud speakers

Yep, just an ongoing temple fair. 

Angkana is one of the few Thai activists with honesty and integrity.

 

 

On 10/15/2025 at 8:57 AM, Yagoda said:

What is the point of blasting the noise? If its an annoyance, why are the Thais doing it?

It's on the Thai morning news everyday, like bloody big kids, he's playing to the great uneducated . 

 

 

 

 

I remember someone here telling me...........forget playing loud music to annoy your neighbours....play ghostly sounds .......the Asians just  freak out.

Nasty and cruel behavior.

2 hours ago, geisha said:

Nasty and cruel behavior.

unlike planting landmines that will be a problem for years and will inevitably kill and maim many innocent people long after the military have departed

13 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

unlike planting landmines that will be a problem for years and will inevitably kill and maim many innocent people long after the military have departed

And firing artillery on civilian targets, like 7-Elevens, hospitals, and homes.

6 minutes ago, Myran said:

And firing artillery on civilian targets, like 7-Elevens, hospitals, and homes.

of course that is also wrong,  but as it happens in "real time "when tensions are high people can remain alert and have a chance to take cover or even evacuate.  But 20 years down the line when taking a stroll through the forest nobody should  have be worried about having there legs blown off

A few scary noises is a much better solution, and obviously quite effective non lethal force, fair play to the Thai's

3 hours ago, Myran said:

And firing artillery on civilian targets, like 7-Elevens, hospitals, and homes.

 

And the Thai Military using cluster bombs and white phosphorus on innocent Khmer victims!

On 10/15/2025 at 3:07 AM, webfact said:

A fiery row has erupted between Thai Senator Angkhana Neelapaijit and activist Kannawat Pongpaibulwech, known as ‘Kan Chompalang’, after unsettling noises, including ghostly wails and aircraft engine sounds, were reportedly blasted at Cambodian civilians near the Thai border.

 

Social media is ablaze with debate, questioning whether these actions qualify as psychological torture. The controversy began when Angkhana highlighted a complaint to the UN from Cambodian Human Rights Commission's Keo Remy, claiming the noises violated the UN Charter and disturbed Cambodians living in border areas like Ban Nong Chan.

 

Angkhana questioned how the Thai government could justify these actions on an international stage, suggesting they might constitute psychological torture. In response, Kan hit back, dismissing Angkhana's critique and asserting that her concerns prioritised Cambodians over Thai issues. He defended his methods as non-violent and necessary in response to Thai landmine injuries and alleged illegal Cambodian encroachments.

 

A human rights advocacy group has praised Angkhana for her courage in speaking up for human rights, despite going against the current mood in Thailand. The group urged the Thai government to uphold international human rights laws and avoid using nationalist rhetoric to incite hostility. Meanwhile, Assistant Professor Dr. Wanwichit Boonprong compared Thailand’s tactics to past South Korean actions against North Korea using loudspeakers, noting that South Korea was not blamed for such measures.

 

Former Supreme Court judge Was Tingsamit argued that the disturbing sounds do not meet the criteria for psychological torture under Thai or international law, as they are temporary and cause no actual harm or suffering. He questioned the motivations behind Angkhana's support for the allegations made by a Cambodian official to the UNHCR. The debate has triggered a heated discussion on national loyalty and the extent of acceptable defence tactics.

 

Key Takeaways:

 

• Thai border actions spark debate over human rights and torture laws.
• Angkhana praised for human rights defence, despite tensions.
• Sounds likened to South Korea's past border tactics without global blame.

 

This situation really highlights how complex cross-border relations and human rights issues can get. While Thailand’s actions might not legally qualify as psychological torture, they still raise serious ethical and diplomatic questions. Angkhana’s call for accountability shows courage — it’s not easy to speak up when national sentiment is running high.

Comparing this to South Korea’s past tactics is interesting, but every context is different. Thailand would benefit from handling the matter carefully to avoid escalating tensions and to show respect for international human rights standards.

3 minutes ago, Burma Bill said:

 

And the Thai Military using cluster bombs and white phosphorus on innocent Khmer victims!

Nope, on military targets, like artillery firing on civilian targets in Thailand. It's regrettable that a couple of Cambodian civilians got caught in Thailand's response fire, but that's what happens when you use human shields, which Cambodia has been caught doing.

 

White phosphorous is used by many armies in the world and there are no indications that Thailand's use wasn't in accordance with international law, and cluster munitions are legal as long as the country using them hasn't signed the treaty banning them, which neither Cambodia nor Thailand has.

 

You're comparing literal war crimes with common military practices that don't breach any rules or laws.

Word is that he was playing the wailing verses from Led Zeppelin's 'Whole Lotta Love' and it scared the crap out of the locals. Someone should tell Jimmy Page about it the next time he's at the TQ. 

On 10/15/2025 at 7:45 AM, Artisi said:

How can that be, Trump has stopped all the major conflicts in the past couple of months, the only exception has been Russia and Ukraine, but he's talking really tough about that  and trying to renegotiate the 24 hour schedule - so who is left to start a war. 

'who is left to start a war'

Trump