The sound of “airplane” and “ghost” became a hot issue after the Senator said it could cause Thailand to lose advantage to Cambodia

 

October 13, 2025 — Hot news is attracting attention from both the populace and human rights institutions after Mr. Kanthas Wongphaibunwech or who is often called “Kon Chom Plang” took a loudspeaker car to the border area in Chok Chey village and played the sound of F-16 fighter jets, helicopter sounds, and sound like ghost noise with the purpose of “creating pressure” to allow Cambodian citizens of the opposite surface to flee from the area near the border.

This event occurred in Chok Chey village, which is the border area of Banteay Meanchey province.

According to Thai media reports and live videos broadcast on social networks, the loudspeaker car played sounds very loudly at night, causing many Cambodian citizens to be afraid, unable to sleep, and face mental health problems.

Cambodian human rights groups accused it of being an activity that violates human rights and an act of national discrimination.

Reaction from Thai Senator Angkhana Neelapaijit came out to criticize that this activity could affect the image of Thailand on the international stage and could be an act violating the International Convention Against Torture (CAT), which Thailand is a participating country.

She confirmed that playing such sounds could be considered “Psychological Torture” and appealed to the Thai government to take action according to law.

The response from “Kon Chom Plang” on the contrary, Mr. Kon Chom Plang responded via media that his act is a new method that aims to “show power” and “protect the rights of Thai citizens” in the border areas, which he claims have “violations” from foreigners.

He said:

“Whoever does it doesn’t speak, but whoever speaks doesn’t do it. I will continue to do more next month.”

He also asked in return, “Does the Thai human rights activist really care about Thai citizens or also care about Cambodian citizens?”

The Thai government, Thai Minister of Interior Anuthin Chanvirut, gave a message that the sound broadcasting did not affect the relationship between Thailand and Cambodia and would not cause Thailand to lose status on the international stage.

He said that the government is monitoring the situation and will ensure that there are no violations of domestic law.

Reaction from Cambodia: The Cambodia Human Rights Committee issued an official message to the Office of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for Human Rights (OHCHR) to notify about this activity.

The message reported that citizens in Prey Chan and Chok Chey villages, Banteay Meanchey province, faced such sounds every night, causing fear and loss of mental safety.

This event is causing strong surprise, both among the populace and international institutions. Cambodia appeals to Thailand to implement international law and begin investigation. While some Thai parties also stand on the view that it is a display of power and protection of the country's border.

The situation in the Sa Kaeo–Banteay Meanchey border area will be closely monitored, after various media reported about the mental impact and the act of frightening the populace.