Thai Army Detains 18 Cambodian Soldiers Temporarily
Published on 8.1.25
Major General Winthai Suvaree, Royal Thai Army spokesperson, stated that Cambodian soldiers detained in Thailand are undergoing legal processes under national and international laws. The soldiers cannot be immediately repatriated as they must first complete these processes. Winthai rejected the term "prisoners of war" for the 18 Cambodian soldiers, instead referring to them as "detained." He emphasized that the soldiers are being handled with respect, in accordance with military ethics and international conventions. Thailand's Commander of the Second Military Region, Lieutenant General Boonsin Padklang, had previously explained the situation to Malaysia's Chief of the Armed Forces, General Dato' Mohammad Nizam Jaafar. Cambodia's Ministry of Defense has urged Thailand to repatriate their 20 soldiers as soon as possible, but Thailand insists on completing legal processes before making a decision.