The Royal Thai Army Clarifies the Use of Cluster Munitions, Stating Consideration for Use as Necessary to Enhance Capabilities Against Military Targets Only

The Royal Thai Army Clarifies the Use of Cluster Munitions, Stating Consideration for Use as Necessary to Enhance Capabilities Against Military Targets Only 

On 25 July 2025, Major General Winthai Suvaree, Army spokesperson, clarified the case regarding Cambodia's statement about the Thai side's use of cluster munitions, stating that the Royal Thai Army will consider its use as necessary against military targets to enhance target destruction capabilities. When the main projectile impacts the target, the submunitions contained within will detonate continuously. Such munitions are not anti-personnel landmines and have no long-term residual effects on civilians following their use.

Regarding the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM), which prohibits parties from using, producing, or stockpiling this type of weapon, it is not binding on Thailand, as Thailand is not a party to that convention, similar to many other countries, such as the United States, Russia, and others.

The Royal Thai Army affirms that its military operations adhere to the principle of "proportionality," whereby cluster munitions will be employed to enhance explosive destruction capabilities against military targets only.

.................................................................................... Royal Thai Army Public Relations Center, Army Spokesperson Team, 25 July 2025

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