Bangkok: Thailand counters Cambodia's demands to cease violating ceasefire agreements and stop using landmines, while reiterating the need to treat prisoners of war in accordance with international standards.
According to Thai News Agency, regarding the case on August 14th, the Fresh News website reported that Lieutenant General Malee Socheata, spokesman for the Cambodian Ministry of Defense, issued a statement calling for Thailand to respect the 13-point agreement and release 18 Cambodian soldiers who are being held by Thailand. Army spokesman Major General Winthai Suvari said the Thai side is urging Cambodia to strictly adhere to the ceasefire agreement, particularly to cease the use of anti-personnel mines against the Thai side, to cease the dissemination of distorted information, and to halt the further deployment of troops along the border, which has now been 15 days.
Regarding the control of prisoners of war, Cambodia may not understand international practice. It is confirmed that Thailand's actions were lawful and in accordance with international humanitarian and legal principles. Furthermore, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has previously visited 18 Cambodian military prisoners of war, so there is no cause for concern.
Therefore, we urge Cambodia to respect the ceasefire agreement and fully comply with all 13 guidelines, including strictly adhering to the principles of international law. Cambodia has consistently violated these principles over the past period.