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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
BANGKOK, Dec. 13 (Xinhua) — Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkaew said at a press conference on Saturday that the mines that killed Thai troops on the border with Cambodia were planted deliberately by Cambodia and were not the result of an "accident," and expressed disappointment over U.S. President Donald Trump's comments on social media.
Sikhasak Phuangketkeu indicated that the American side may not have complete information or have received inaccurate information. The Thai Foreign Minister cited seven documented cases of Cambodia laying mines along the border, confirmed by independent observers, and also noted the deliberate shelling of Thai civilian areas with BM-21 multiple launch rocket systems.
Disputing Trump's claim of overreaction, Thailand's foreign minister stressed that his country's response was proportionate to the attacks it had suffered.
The Thai people are disappointed by Donald Trump's statement that the roadside bomb that killed and injured several Thai soldiers was an "accident," the minister added, noting that these statements hurt the feelings of the Thai people.
Sikhasak Phuangketkeu also expressed concern that between 6,000 and 7,000 Thai citizens are trapped on the Cambodian side of the Poipet checkpoint and unable to return home. He noted that Thailand has never prevented the repatriation of Cambodians living in the country, while Cambodia has repeatedly delayed the reopening of border crossings.
Thailand's interim prime minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said they held separate telephone conversations with Trump on December 12 regarding the border conflict.
That same day, D. Trump announced on social media that the two leaders had agreed to a ceasefire that would take effect on the evening of December 12.
On Saturday, Anutin Charnvirakul posted a message on social media stating that his country would continue military operations until Thailand's territory and people were no longer under threat.
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