"Navy" Clarifies facts regarding allegations of neglect allowing construction of a "sediment-trapping dam" at the Thai-Cambodian maritime border
On 17 June 2026, FacebookNaval Spokespersonposted a statement saying that in response to social media claims accusing the Navy of neglecting to prevent the construction of a sediment-trapping dam at the Thai-Cambodian maritime border and failing to protect national interests,
the Navy wishes to clarify that such claims present incomplete information and could mislead the public about the actual facts. The truth is that the structure originated from a coastal area connected to private Cambodian business activities and lies within a maritime boundary dispute between the two countries, a matter to be addressed under international law and mechanisms.
Over time, Thai agencies including the Navy have closely monitored the situation from the start and have continuously protested and opposed the construction through all available channels, resulting in the business owner halting construction and preventing completion as originally planned.
Therefore, using images of the structure as evidence that the Navy neglected its duty is untrue. The current state of the structure reflects the effect of the Navy's opposition, which successfully stopped further construction, rather than any inaction or negligence.
In this matter, the Navy has requested the Thai Anti-Fake News Center to exercise its authority to verify facts, assess impacts, limit the spread of potentially false or distorted information, and consider legal or appropriate measures against the page to prevent harm to the public, social order, and national security.
The Navy respects citizens' rights to express opinions and oversee government agency operations. Criticism is a valid right, but criticism based on incomplete information leads to conclusions that deviate from reality and may cause public misunderstanding of the situation.
The Navy asks for public cooperation in critically assessing information and verifying facts from reliable sources before sharing, especially on issues involving sovereignty, national interests, and international relations. For any questions related to the Navy's duties, people can directly contact the Naval Spokesperson’s page, which is ready to provide accurate, complete, and official information to the public.
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