The Second Army Region has rejected Cambodian claims that Thai troops fired 22 rounds near the Chong Chom border crossing in Surin, insisting troops only issued verbal warnings and warning signals after Cambodian soldiers allegedly moved closer to Thai-controlled territory.
According to military sources, Cambodian authorities claimed Thai troops fired 22 shots in two incidents on Sunday in the O'Smach–Chong Chom border area. Cambodian officials alleged troops heard 12 gunshots between 9.24am and 9.45am, followed by another 10 shots at around 10.10am from the Thai side of the border.
The Thai military denied the allegation, saying no firearms were used during the incident.
Thai sources said Cambodian soldiers had attempted to move construction materials closer to a barbed-wire boundary area at around 9.24am, prompting Thai troops to issue verbal warnings ordering them to withdraw.
Officers later observed Cambodian troop movements approaching Thai-controlled areas and responded with warning signals in line with border control procedures, but without opening fire.
Military officials said both sides remained in close coordination to prevent clashes along the border.
