Bangkok: JIC Thailand Director criticizes CMAC's data for lacking joint verification, emphasizing that the figures for cluster bullets still lack verifiable evidence. The Thai director of JIC criticized the CMAC data for lacking joint verification, emphasizing that the number of cluster bullets still lacks verifiable evidence. He also pointed out that portraying Thailand as the aggressor will not change the facts.
According to Thai News Agency, Air Chief Marshal Praphas Sonjaidee, Assistant Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Air Force and Director of the Thai-Cambodian Joint Information Center (JIC), revealed that the JIC has received information regarding unexploded ordnance contamination along the Thai-Cambodian border through a release by the Cambodian Mine Action Center (CMAC). He stated that the JIC is aware of this information and wishes to clarify several points to the public.
Air Chief Marshal Praphas stated that Thailand prioritizes the protection of its citizens and the mitigation of the humanitarian impact of border conflicts. The country is also committed to supporting landmine and unexploded ordnance clearance in accordance with international humanitarian principles, without discrimination.
Regarding the figures and claims about the number of bullets, the quantity of small explosive devices, and the contaminated area published by CMAC, Air Chief Marshal Praphas stated that this information was compiled solely by the Cambodian side and has not undergone joint verification or been certified by an independent international mechanism. Therefore, it cannot be considered as confirmed factual information.
Furthermore, the JIC director stated that Thailand cannot certify the accuracy of claims that the Thai military fired 120,000-130,000 cluster rounds or millions of unexploded ordnance, as no forensic evidence, technical verification, or independent expert investigations have been presented to confirm such claims.
At the same time, Thailand reaffirms its readiness to support transparent, impartial, and evidence-based fact-finding investigations, if necessary, through mutually agreed-upon mechanisms or through relevant international organizations.
The JIC director also expressed concern that the dissemination of information accusing the other side without joint verification could affect the atmosphere of trust and hinder the restoration of relations following the ceasefire on December 27, 2025, under which both sides agreed to avoid provocation and promote constructive communication.