AKP Phnom Penh, October 14, 2025 --

Two Thai political leaders have condemned the use of disturbing sounds against Cambodian civilians, describing it as a serious violation of human rights and international law.

In a statement released this evening, the Cambodian Human Rights Committee (CHRC) cited a report by Khaosod English dated Oct. 14, 2025, which said that Mr. Kavannavee Suebsaeng, Leader of the Justice Party, and Mr. Natthapong Ruangpanyawut, Leader of the People's Party, have both spoken out regarding the use of disturbing sounds as a form of psychological intimidation and harassment against Cambodian civilians along the Cambodia-Thailand border, which constitutes a serious violation of human rights and international law. 

These are the fourth and fifth person, following Ms. Angkhana Neelapaijit, Member of the Thai Senate, a senior official of the Office of the Prosecutor General, and Mr. Sunai Phasuk, Advisor to Human Rights Watch in Thailand, to recognise this as a serious human rights violation under the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT).

The CHRC quoted the following excerpt:

Mr. Kannavee Suebsaeng said "The use of loudspeakers to play ghost sounds is a violation of human rights and a trampling on human dignity. We should return to following the ceasefire agreement and utilise international forum effectively. I must emphasise that it would have been best if this had never happened. Influencers, military personnel, and the government must not support such actions."

Mr. Natthapong Ruangpanyawut warned: "The act of using loudspeakers to broadcast ghost and fighter jet sounds regardless of the intention could psychologically affect Cambodian civilians, violates international law, and harm Thailand's image on the international stage. Since the area is under martial law, the government and the military are responsible for preventing actions that could escalate tensions."

On Oct. 11, the CHRC submitted an urgent appeal to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on the use of disturbing sounds as a form of intimidation and psychological harassment of Cambodian people along the Cambodian-Thai border.

By C. Nika