The hidden trick and inhumane act of Thailand on Khmer citizens in Prey Chan area

The use of loudspeaker sound playing dog howling sound, ghost sound, explosion sound, F16 fighter jet sound by Thailand is not a random sudden thought. But it is a careful consideration by Thai military commanders who understand “psychological strategy” and have a clear objective in the plan to demoralize the spirit of the Khmer citizens. Such a trick can be considered a Hybrid Strategy (Hybrid Psychological Operation) which is a matching scale between military power and power over the human mind. The use of sound or method to mislead the enemy’s mind is not a new thing. Since ancient times, people have used such techniques to win wars without needing direct fighting. Example: Ancient China era: Strategist Sun Tzu said, “The best winning is winning without fighting.” The Chinese army at that time used the sound of horns and the sound of ducks to mislead the enemy into thinking there was a large army pushing to invade. In the history of humankind, psychological strategy is used to demoralize the mind of the enemy who is holding weapons. Example: The ancient Chinese army used the sound of horns and the sound of ducks to excite their own army or mislead the enemy in battle. But there is no history showing that any country used such a strategy on civilian people, children, the elderly, disabled people, infants in a peaceful zone like this. Especially, it is contrary to ancient theory and international law. - Below is the detail: 1. The trick to creating a frightening atmosphere in the mind Objective: To create the feeling that “imaginary feeling of fear when hearing the sound of a dog howling at night” or “feeling scared thinking there is an explosion of weapons when hearing loud explosions.” Thailand used the sound of dog howling very mournfully and frighteningly at night, sometimes also F-16 fighter jet sounds dropping bombs loudly, to allow citizens to feel unsafe. Result: Citizens are afraid, disheartened, abandon living, or move out of the area. ➡️ It is a method of demoralizing society through the human mind without firing even one bullet. 2. The trick of testing military reaction and command It could be a way to test how the Khmer forces in that area react. By using frightening sounds, they can observe whether the Khmer military commander commands a response or relocation or silence. If the citizens or the Khmer military show movement in position or reaction, it can help Thailand collect military information. ➡️ It is a method of “sounding the enemy’s mind” using sound as an investigation tool. 3. Showing power or attempting to show Khmer ability as weak and poor Using loud sounds can be a way to show that “we have technology and ability superior to yours.” It is a way to make Khmer citizens feel like a small, weak country, losing hope. ➡️ This is demoralizing the national spirit and causing the feeling of being under the power of others. 4. Changing attention When there are internal country problems (economic or political), Thailand can use the method of provoking issues along the border to allow citizens in their own country to forget internal problems. Provoking sounds or small activities can make Thai citizens feel that “the state is protecting the nation.” ➡️ It is a domestic political trick, but used on the Khmer as a promotional benefit. 5. Undermining the confidence of citizens in the Khmer state By making citizens feel that “the state cannot protect them,” it is a method of psychologically undermining state capability. Frightened citizens will start to doubt the state’s capability and national security. ➡️ It is a quiet method, but far more dangerous than a bomb. 🛡️ Method of resolution and protection for citizens in Prey Chan border area 1. Making the local and village atmosphere safe Creating safe places in the community for children and disabled people when the incident occurs. Using announcement sound equipment or mobile phones to provide information that “this is a frightening sound” to reduce fear and allow citizens to feel warm. 2. Contribution with the government and civil organizations Reporting to the border defense forces or related human rights organizations to allow monitoring and protection against the perpetration of such acts. Demanding consideration from the Ministry of National Defense and international organizations to prevent such incidents in the future. 3. Dissemination and international appeal Using social networks or local information systems to show the hidden trick and emergency that the citizens are facing. Making an appeal to human rights organizations and international organizations to come down to monitor and resolve the situation. 4. Community participation Joining the village protection groups to cooperate in resisting the incident provoked by the Thai military at night. Creating an emergency communication group to share information and help each other during frightening sounds and provocation by the Thai military. "Important message to the world" Khmer people and international observers are appealed to pay attention to such acts. Provoking frightening sounds on citizens cannot be summarized as an official strategic method. It is an inhuman act that violates rights and civil peace. Khmer people are always strong and remember ancient history to show that Cambodia’s calmness and peace are not thin and weak, but the strength of the patriotic heart and determined defense of the territory. And it has been shown that it is an inhuman act