Bangkok: The Royal Thai Army has firmly denied claims made by Cambodia that Thailand has been using drones to spy on its neighbor, stating that such allegations are unfounded. The denial follows reports circulating on social media that Thailand violated Cambodian sovereignty by deploying drones.
According to Thai News Agency, Army spokesman Maj. Gen. Winthai Suvari addressed the situation in a phone interview. He responded to a report by a Cambodian news agency, which cited an incident in Preah Vihear province where Cambodian soldiers allegedly intercepted a drone believed to be sent by Thailand for reconnaissance. The report suggested that the drone's purpose was to gather intelligence on Cambodian troop movements and weapons. Maj. Gen. Winthai refuted these claims, emphasizing that the use of drones in the region is common due to overlapping territorial claims and the absence of clear demarcation. He assured that the drones in question did not belong to Thailand.
Maj. Gen. Winthai further explained that information regarding troop and weapon movements of the Cambodian army is already widely available on social media, negating the necessity for Thailand to employ drones for such purposes.
"When looking at news from Cambodia, at this time, please check from reliable sources. Most of the news is not true," advised Maj. Gen. Winthai, urging the public to exercise caution and verify information from Cambodia.