(Thailand, 1st) The Thai military claims that on Friday night (January 30), in Kantharalak District, Sisaket Province, they detected laser aiming beams from Cambodian troops, initially judging that Cambodian soldiers had trespassed. Both sides subsequently coordinated to resolve the incident.
The Bangkok Post quoted the Thai 2nd Army Region as stating on its Facebook page at 11:30pm Friday that at 8:10pm, the safety device of an illumination flare at the Thamo Chat military base, on the Thai side of the Thai-Cambodian border, was triggered. It is believed that Cambodian soldiers entered the Thai position via this access point.
At 9pm that night, the sound of a 40mm grenade launcher was heard from an unknown location. Observations showed that the grenade landed east of the Phu Pha Lek base. Subsequently, a searchlight and a laser-like linear beam directed straight at the Phu Pha Lek base were detected. This prompted the Thai military to carry out a brief warning shot according to established procedures.
The 2nd Army Region said that because the incident happened suddenly, commanders on both sides have communicated to seek a solution. It is believed the incident was due to indiscipline by Cambodian soldiers.
At 9pm that night, the sound of a 40mm grenade launcher was heard from an unknown location. Observations showed that the grenade landed east of the Phu Pha Lek base. Subsequently, a searchlight and a laser-like linear beam directed straight at the Phu Pha Lek base were detected. This prompted the Thai military to carry out a brief warning shot according to established procedures.
The 2nd Army Region said that because the incident happened suddenly, commanders on both sides have communicated to seek a solution. It is believed the incident was due to indiscipline by Cambodian soldiers.