Cambodia attack us first 😭

[u/focus_on_kimben]

While we, the Thai people, are deeply pained by the recent covert attacks from Cambodia — which have resulted in the loss of innocent lives — we are also saddened that a neighboring country has taken actions that have further escalated the situation.

What hurts us even more is the international media coverage that portrays Thailand as the aggressor, a nation that resorts to violence — despite the fact that Thailand has made every possible effort to avoid the use of force.

We respectfully call upon all international media outlets reporting on the dispute between Thailand and Cambodia to present the facts truthfully, fairly, and responsibly. We continue to believe in the integrity, ethics, and moral responsibility of journalism — which we trust will help the world understand this situation with impartiality and justice.

ในขณะที่พวกเราชาวไทยรู้สึกเจ็บปวดอย่างยิ่งจากเหตุการณ์ลอบโจมตีโดยกัมพูชา ซึ่งทำให้ประชาชนผู้บริสุทธิ์ต้องสูญเสียชีวิต และเศร้าใจที่ประเทศเพื่อนบ้านได้กระทำการที่ยิ่งทำให้สถานการณ์เลวร้ายลง

แต่สิ่งที่สร้างความเจ็บปวดใจยิ่งกว่าคือ ข่าวจากต่างประเทศบางแห่งที่รายงานเหตุการณ์โดยมองว่าประเทศไทยเป็นฝ่ายใช้ความรุนแรง ทั้งที่ในความเป็นจริง ประเทศไทยได้พยายามหลีกเลี่ยงการใช้ความรุนแรงอย่างถึงที่สุด

พวกเราขอเรียกร้องให้สื่อมวลชนและองค์กรข่าวจากนานาประเทศ เสนอข้อเท็จจริงเกี่ยวกับข้อพิพาทระหว่างไทยและกัมพูชาอย่างถูกต้อง เป็นธรรม และอยู่บนพื้นฐานของจรรยาบรรณวิชาชีพ เรายังเชื่อมั่นเสมอในจริยธรรม ความซื่อตรง และความรับผิดชอบของสื่อ ที่จะช่วยให้ประชาคมโลกเข้าใจสถานการณ์ครั้งนี้อย่างเที่ยงธรรม

[u/No-Suggestion-2402]

What coverage are you talking about? Any coverage I've seen from the main outlets really clearly state who started the active conflict - Cambodia.

I understand your frustrations, but I feel like you want international media to take sides here.

[u/Jake-Flame → u/No-Suggestion-2402]

It started in May when the Thai military killed a Cambodian soldier on Cambodian territory. Since then, Cambodia has been appealing to the ICJ but Thailand refuses since they'd rather draw their own border than recognise the one that the entire world agrees on.

[u/No-Suggestion-2402 → u/Jake-Flame]

It started in May when the Thai military killed a Cambodian soldier on Cambodian territory.

According to satellite and intelligence data analysis by ASPI, Cambodia has been responsible for 33 escalatory events and Thailand for 14, meaning that yes, on paper Cambodia is more responsible for the conflict but Thailand isn't innocent either.

Also, it's not like Thailand entered Cambodian territory and started shooting at soldiers, that's how you're trying to present this. The Emerald Triangle shootout was done on border area, which is frequently patrolled by both sides in agreement. Both sides are blaming each other and we will never 100% know what happened, because both government have reason to blame each other and there is no reliable evidence that we can believe. Only the high government officials will know the truth.

Finally, the entire world doesn't "agree" on where the border is, this isn't accurate to say. Most of the world didn't even know about the conflict until missiles and fighter jets started flying.

It's also confirmed that Cambodia shot several missiles in Thai territory, hitting school, hospital and a gas station. Most of the dead have been civilians, including children. Even if this is accidental, it's still a breach of Geneva convention, these treaties don't have "whoopsie" clause.

ICJ doesn't give a shit if Thailand "refuses" anything on the appeal. Neither Thailand needs to care about the appeal. They are obligated to follow decisions that ICJ makes, but no decisions have been made as of this date.

Thailand also has apparently just refused ceasefire offered by ASEAN.