February 22, 2026 — Maj Gen Winthai Suvaree, spokesperson for the Royal Thai Army, issued a clarification after what he described as “fake news” was circulated as a news report on a foreign social media page on February 20, 2026. The report alleged Thailand violated international law and used excessive force in the Thai-Cambodia situation.
He said the information not only lacked clear references, but also contained distorted content inconsistent with facts on the ground. He said it appeared to reflect only the Cambodian side, which he claimed has repeatedly presented false information to the international community. To ensure the public receives accurate information, the army set out clarifications on the following points:
The army issued clarifications on seven points:
1. Claim: Cambodia started it, but Thailand escalated for Bangkok election gains.
Winthai said the army strictly follows international law, calibrates its actions to the situation, and acts under rules on the use of force. He said Thailand’s actions constitute lawful self-defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter, and are not linked to political campaigning in Bangkok.
2. Claim: Thailand used excessive force after one Thai soldier was injured by a landmine, including deploying F-16s and air strikes.
He said Thailand co-ordinates across all services to defend sovereignty and...
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