Army denies border gunfire claimThe Royal Thai Army has denied Cambodian media reports alleging Thai troops opened fire on Cambodian forces near a border area in Preah Vihear province, injuring one soldier. One Cambodian soldier was wounded in the incident, the post said. He said that around 9.30am on Friday, the Second Army Area observed increased Cambodian troop presence and movements closer to Thailand's self-defence line in the Anma area. No firearms or other weapons were used by Thai troops, he said. The army also urged media outlets and the public to rely on verified information before sharing reports to prevent misinformation that could affect the border situation.

Source: Bangkok Post February 22, 2026 01:05 UTC