Banteay meanchey: Thai armed forces have persisted in using loud noises, such as ghost sounds, barking dogs, and airplane noises, as a method of psychological intimidation against Cambodian residents in Chork Chey and Prey Chan villages, O’ Beichoan commune, O’ Chrov district. This activity was reported on the night of Oct. 11.

According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the disturbing sounds in Chork Chey village persisted for more than an hour and ceased at 10:20 p.m. upon the arrival of the Interim Observer Team (IOT) at the location. The IOT conducted further inspections in Prey Chan village, where the Thai side resumed playing loud noises at around 11:00 p.m.

This incident marks the second consecutive night of such disturbances by Thai forces, which have disrupted the sleep of residents in both Chork Chey and Prey Chan villages. The psychological tactics have significantly impacted the villagers’ mental, emotional, and physical well-being, particularly affecting vulnerable groups such as the elderly, persons with disabilities, children, and the sick.

Earlier on the same day, H.E. Keo Remy, President of the Cambodian Human Rights Committee (CHRC), filed an urgent petition with H.E. Volker Trk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, highlighting Thailand’s use of loud sounds for psychological intimidation and harassment.