BANGKOK/PHNOM PENH, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) -- Thai media reports, citing the Thai army, said a grenade was fired from the Cambodian side and landed near a Thai operational base in the border area on Thursday, a claim which was denied by Cambodian authorities.
According to the reports, Thailand's Second Army Region said that a 40mm grenade was fired and landed near a Thai operational base in Sisaket Province, Thailand, at about 10:18 a.m. local time on Thursday, leaving no casualties.
Following the occurrence, the Thai army said it had coordinated with Cambodian commanders in the area to inform them of the situation, and Cambodian authorities confirmed that the incident resulted from indiscipline among newly deployed troops and that they have since issued warnings and reinforced disciplinary measures to ensure proper conduct among their personnel.
Meanwhile, Cambodian Ministry of National Defense Spokesperson Maly Socheata said in a press release that the Cambodian side completely rejected those Thai media reports.
"The liaison teams of Cambodia's 4th Military Region and Thailand's 2nd Army Region had contacted each other and confirmed that there was no situation as reported by the Thai media outlets," she said.
Socheata said Cambodia reiterated its firm and clear commitment to fully respect and implement with the utmost responsibility a ceasefire agreement reached by the two countries on Dec. 27, 2025, and other agreements. ■
