While the action of the Thai authority on the matter (attack Cambodia soldier with intent at Tamoan Thom on Cambodia soil on the morning of the July 13th) is commendable, yet it should not serve as a ground for future similar cowardly and provocative acts to escalate the tension.
Cambodia has always maintained our composure and utmost restraint to all provocations from Thai side intending to escalate the situation, especially since the shooting and killing of Cambodian soldier in May 28th and other subsequent actions of the same intent thereafter.
This morning action of hitting our Cambodia liaison officer stations at Tamoan Thom temple of Cambodia, whether it is premeditated or orchestrated, whether it was without the knowledge of official authority or it was a completely a separate incident, the truth remains that these type of actions against Cambodia (threat to cut off internet, cut off the sale of oil and gas etc) are consistent with what have been happening since May 28th clash, which killed one Cambodian soldier.
Cambodians will not be fouled and will continue to watch very closely whether such similar actions by whoever, whether official authorities or ordinary entities/individuals, will persist forward. If it is a separate incident then it is great, but if it is an action of many to come (hopefully not obviously), We, Cambodians and the world will watch and make judgements on acts of provocation and aggression against Cambodia and Cambodians.
We, Cambodians stand by our leaders call to observe utmost restraints in face of on going and never ending provocation of different forms.
The Kingdom of Cambodia wants peace, good neighbors collaboration and development for the sake of Cambodians and beyond 🇰🇭
