Thai Police Warn Against Attacks on Cambodians Amid Rising Tensions
Authorities affirm zero tolerance for assaults on Cambodian nationals residing in Thailand, emphasizing legal consequences regardless of political motives.
Police Lieutenant General Archayon Kraithong issued a warning to Thai citizens following a surge in assaults targeting Cambodian nationals in Thailand.
The police spokesperson stated that any individuals found attacking Cambodians would face arrest and prosecution under Thai law.
The directive comes in response to several reported incidents of violence against Cambodian residents, drawing concern from civil society groups and local authorities.
The police emphasized that such acts are considered criminal offenses, regardless of any political grievances or affiliations attributed to the victims.
Nationality-based targeting, the statement reiterated, constitutes a violation of basic legal and human rights principles upheld by Thai law.
The authorities urged members of the public to report all such incidents promptly, assuring full legal action against perpetrators.
The statement addressed claims that the attacks were linked to opposition against the Hun Sen political legacy in Cambodia.
The police clarified that no form of retaliation or street-level violence would be tolerated under the pretense of nationalism or political activism.
Thai nationals were reminded that legal avenues and democratic processes are the only legitimate channels for expressing political views.
The warning comes amid heightened scrutiny over foreign relations and migration in Southeast Asia, as cross-border tensions occasionally spill into local communities.
Thailand and Cambodia maintain extensive trade, labor, and diplomatic ties, with a large number of Cambodian nationals residing and working legally in Thailand.
Authorities reiterated that involvement in any form of violence, vigilantism, or hate-motivated crime would lead to criminal charges, including possible imprisonment.
Law enforcement agencies have been instructed to monitor public areas and online platforms for incitement or planning of such assaults.
The police called for public cooperation to maintain law and order and stressed that national pride should not be conflated with unlawful conduct against unarmed civilians.
Local communities were advised to avoid taking matters into their own hands and instead report suspicions or incidents through official channels.
The police spokesperson stated that any individuals found attacking Cambodians would face arrest and prosecution under Thai law.
The directive comes in response to several reported incidents of violence against Cambodian residents, drawing concern from civil society groups and local authorities.
The police emphasized that such acts are considered criminal offenses, regardless of any political grievances or affiliations attributed to the victims.
Nationality-based targeting, the statement reiterated, constitutes a violation of basic legal and human rights principles upheld by Thai law.
The authorities urged members of the public to report all such incidents promptly, assuring full legal action against perpetrators.
The statement addressed claims that the attacks were linked to opposition against the Hun Sen political legacy in Cambodia.
The police clarified that no form of retaliation or street-level violence would be tolerated under the pretense of nationalism or political activism.
Thai nationals were reminded that legal avenues and democratic processes are the only legitimate channels for expressing political views.
The warning comes amid heightened scrutiny over foreign relations and migration in Southeast Asia, as cross-border tensions occasionally spill into local communities.
Thailand and Cambodia maintain extensive trade, labor, and diplomatic ties, with a large number of Cambodian nationals residing and working legally in Thailand.
Authorities reiterated that involvement in any form of violence, vigilantism, or hate-motivated crime would lead to criminal charges, including possible imprisonment.
Law enforcement agencies have been instructed to monitor public areas and online platforms for incitement or planning of such assaults.
The police called for public cooperation to maintain law and order and stressed that national pride should not be conflated with unlawful conduct against unarmed civilians.
Local communities were advised to avoid taking matters into their own hands and instead report suspicions or incidents through official channels.
