The Army spokesman revealed that Thai soldiers cleared out Cambodian strongholds at the Sam Tae battlefield and captured 18 Cambodian soldiers. They were disarmed and taken into custody in accordance with international humanitarian procedures. Two more bodies were also found, and their remains will be returned.

At 5:00 PM on July 29, 2025, Army spokesman Maj. Gen. Winthai Suvari revealed that the Second Army Region reported the detention of 18 Cambodian soldiers following a clash in the Sam Tae area, Kantharalak District, Sisaket Province. The incident occurred after the Cambodian side used heavy weapons and curved munitions to fire into Thai territory. The Thai side therefore used a special cavalry unit to retaliate and clear out the Cambodian stronghold.

From the above operation, it was found that a number of Cambodian soldiers surrendered without any attitude or appearance of threatening the Thai side. The unit therefore disarmed and detained them according to the procedure, strictly adhering to international humanitarian principles. There were 18 soldiers, with the rank of 1 Second Lieutenant, 2 Sergeants, 12 Sergeants, 2 Corporals, 1 Corporal. Of these, one was injured, Sergeant Mom Ritthi, who was injured by a bullet in the right hip and left arm. The Thai side later sent him for surgery at the hospital. In addition, 2 deceased persons were found in the area.

Maj. Gen. Winthai added that all Cambodian soldiers are currently under the control of the Second Army Area's secure area, which has provided basic care, including clothing, food, drinking water, and medical treatment as needed. The care will be in accordance with international military practice and adherence to international humanitarian principles. Further relevant procedures will then be followed.

Regarding the deceased, the Thai side will proceed with returning the bodies of the deceased in accordance with international practice for the honorable treatment of corpses during times of war.

The Royal Thai Army continues to strictly adhere to human rights principles, international humanitarian law, and Thailand's obligations under the Geneva Conventions towards soldiers and the corpses of the opposing side.