Army denies reports of Cambodian shelling near Ta Kwai Temple
The 2nd Army Area confirmed no shelling occurred near Ta Kwai Temple in Surin, saying the blast was likely caused by a Cambodian soldier stepping on a landmine.
On Wednesday night (August 20), reports circulated online alleging that Cambodian forces had fired artillery at a base near Ta Kwai Temple in Phanom Dong Rak district, Surin.
The 2nd Army Area investigated the matter with local units and confirmed the reports were false. The loud explosion heard by residents was likely caused by a Cambodian soldier stepping on a landmine. The mine was believed to have been clandestinely planted earlier by Cambodian forces behind Ta Kwai Temple.
The 2nd Army Area has ordered local units to tighten surveillance and closely monitor the situation. It also urged the public not to panic over rumours spread on social media and to follow updates only from the army’s official communication channels to avoid confusion and misunderstanding.
