Thailand Hit By Rocket, PM Paetongtarn Condemns Cambodia

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra (second from the right)/PHOTO via X @prdthailand

JAKARTA - Thailand's inactive Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has criticized Cambodia for its actions that sparked violence along the Thai border.

Paetongtarn expressed its full support for all retaliatory measures of government, military and diplomatic law within the framework of international law.

Paetongtarn said Cambodia had violated international law and human rights principles by firing first and launching long-range attacks on Thai territory, which had an impact on innocent officials and civilians.

"I condemn Cambodia for its use of violence and aggression along the Thai border, where Cambodia began using weapons and opened fire on Thai territory which had an impact on innocent officials and civilians," he wrote on X reported by Bangkok Post, Thursday, July 24.

"This action is a real violation of the norms of international law, especially human rights and ethical principles," he continued.

Putri Thaksin Shinawatra emphasized that Thailand is consistently seeking diplomatic dialogue with patience and self-control to prevent escalation, believing peace is the best way to resolve international conflicts.

"I fully support all responsive actions taken by the government, armed forces, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs within the framework of international law and principles," he said.

In addition, Paetongtarn urges citizens to comply with government safety protocols in order to save lives and property, and calls this the "highest priority" amid the border crisis.