Japan Dismisses Rumours It Will Supply Combat Drones to Thailand

The Embassy of Japan in Cambodia has denied online rumours claiming that the Japanese government plans to provide combat drones to Thailand, calling the reports entirely false.

In a statement posted to its official Facebook page on the morning of August 6, the embassy stated that Japan has no intention of delivering such equipment to Thailand and has never received a request to do so from the Thai government.

The embassy emphasized that Japan’s assistance policies are governed by strict guidelines, especially in areas that could be linked to international conflicts. It said Tokyo views the implementation of the Cambodia -Thailand ceasefire agreement as critical to restoring peace in the border region.

“We strongly hope that the people of Camb ...