Thai navy: Cambodian complaint about weapons seizure an admission of guilt

Thai navy: Cambodian complaint about weapons seizure an admission of guilt

Cambodia has effectively admitted to violating a global anti-landmine convention by acknowledging the recent seizure of weapons by Thailand in a contested border area, the Royal Thai Navy said on Wednesday.

Royal Thai Navy rejects Cambodian claims, cites Ottawa Convention violations over seized weapons

Rear Admiral Paraj Ratanajaipan, spokesperson for the Royal Thai Navy, clarified that weapons seized near the Thmorda Casino border area were Cambodian-owned and included prohibited anti-personnel mines, stressing that Thai actions were lawful, aimed at civilian safety, and consistent with international obligations under the Ottawa Convention. BANGKOK, Thailand – Rear Admiral Paraj Ratanajaipan, Spokesperson for the Royal Thai Navy, provided cla…