On July 25, local time, a Thai military spokesman responded to the Cambodian side's accusation that Thailand used cluster munitions. He said that the Thai Army uses this type of ammunition in military operations based on tactical needs and is used to hit military targets in order to improve strike effectiveness. After the main warhead hits the target, this type of ammunition releases multiple sub-munitions that explode continuously. It should be emphasized that these munitions are not “anti-personnel mines” and do not cause long-term residual harm to civilians after use. As for the Convention on the Prohibition of Cluster Munitions, although the Convention prohibits the use, production and stockpiling of cluster munitions by States parties, it is not binding on Thailand because Thailand is not a party to the Convention.

On July 25, local time, a Thai military spokesman responded to the Cambodian side's accusation that Thailand used cluster munitions. He said that the Thai Army uses this type of ammunition in military operations based on tactical needs and is used to hit military targets in order to improve strike effectiveness. After the main warhead hits the target, this type of ammunition releases multiple sub-munitions that explode continuously. It should be emphasized that these munitions are not “anti-personnel mines” and do not cause long-term residual harm to civilians after use. As for the Convention on the Prohibition of Cluster Munitions, although the Convention prohibits the use, production and stockpiling of cluster munitions by States parties, it is not binding on Thailand because Thailand is not a party to the Convention.