Thai Ministry Denies Alleged Plot to Assassinate Cambodia's Prime Minister and His Son

Recent reports have sparked international concern after alleging that Thailand is planning to use GPS-guided bombs deployed from light attack aircraft to target Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet and his father, Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen. However, Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly denied these claims, calling them baseless and aimed at discrediting Thailand.

According to the reports, Thailand is reportedly planning to use AT-6TH light attack aircraft equipped with GPS-guided bombs to carry out precision strikes against Hun Sen and Hun Manet. The bombs are described as small, highly accurate, and difficult to detect, making them ideal for such an operation. The alleged plan also suggests that Thailand is avoiding the use of more high-profile F-16 fighter jets, opting instead for the slower, lower radar signature AT-6THs to minimize the risk of detection by Cambodia's air defense systems.

Further details suggest that Thailand received 8 AT-6TH light attack aircraft and 200 GPS-guided bombs on July 29. Since August 4, the Thai military has reportedly been monitoring the border region, waiting for intelligence to obtain precise GPS coordinates of Hun Sen and his son to execute a surprise attack.

Thai Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nikomdee has strongly rejected these claims, calling them