Thailand's Second Army Region chief warns public not to believe fake news about troop withdrawal

FILE PHOTO: Cambodian police officials stand next to the closed gate at Poipet International border checkpoint between Cambodia-Thailand, at Poipet town in Banteay Meanchey province on June 24, 2025. - AFP

BANGKOK: Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang, commander of the Second Army Region, has urged the public not to fall for fake news falsely claiming that he ordered the withdrawal of troops stationed along the frontlines to demonstrate long-term sincerity and build public confidence.

He clarified that he has never given any interview suggesting a pullback of forces.