SI SA KET, Thailand — Thailand escorted foreign diplomats and military officials to bomb-damaged civilian sites near the Cambodian border today, presenting what it called evidence of ceasefire violations by Cambodian forces during recent clashes. The delegation visited a shelled school, a damaged hospital, and a destroyed convenience store—all sites where Thai authorities say Cambodian attacks killed eight civilians, including an eight-year-old boy.

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The tour, organized by the Thai military, brought together nearly 200 attendees, including ambassadors, defense attachés, and journalists from more than a dozen countries. Officials said the visit aimed to demonstrate that Cambodian forces had struck non-military targets far from active combat zones, violating international norms.

“This was not collateral damage—these were deliberate attacks on places where children study and patients seek treatment,” said Thai Army spokesperson Maj. Gen. Winthai Suvaree. “We want the world to see the truth.”

The delegation first inspected a convenience store at a petrol station in Kantharalak district, reduced to rubble by rocket fire. They then surveyed Phu Mueang Srol Witthaya School, where classrooms were shattered by artillery, and Ban Cham Meng Health Promoting Hospital, its walls pockmarked with shrapnel. Their final stop was a temporary shelter housing displaced families, underscoring the humanitarian toll of the fighting.

Among the diplomats were ambassadors from Japan, Brunei, and Myanmar, as well as representatives from the U.S., China, and multiple European nations. Some envoys reportedly praised Thailand’s transparency, with one calling the visit “a necessary step to assess the situation firsthand.”

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Cambodia has not yet responded to Thailand’s allegations, but previous statements from Phnom Penh accused Thai forces of initiating hostilities. The five-day border clash, one of the deadliest in years, has raised regional tensions, with ASEAN members urging restraint.

Maj. Gen. Winthai emphasized that Thailand remains committed to peace but called for international pressure to prevent further strikes on civilians. “The world must hold those responsible accountable,” he said.

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As displaced families await repairs to their homes and schools, the diplomatic fallout from today’s visit could shape the next phase of negotiations—or escalation—between the two nations.

-Thailand News (TN)