Phnom penh: The Royal Thai Air Force has firmly denied claims from Cambodian authorities regarding the discovery of an MK-84 bomb, asserting that the bomb in question is both old and rusted, making it highly unlikely to be of Thai origin.

According to Thai News Agency, the Air Force spokesman, Air Vice Marshal Praphas Sornchaidee, emphasized that the bomb was not linked to any recent operations by the Royal Thai Air Force at a Cambodian military base. Observations suggest that the bomb had been excavated from beneath a residential area, indicating that it had been buried for some time.

The discovery came to light following an image posted on Facebook by Mr. Hang Rattana, depicting the dug-up MK-84 bomb in Cambodia. Air Vice Marshal Sornchaidee clarified that, based on the bomb’s deteriorated state, it could not have been part of any recent air operations. The Royal Thai Air Force only utilizes bombs that are new and well-maintained, unlike the rusted bomb found.

The bomb’s dimensions and condition suggest it is a 2,000-pound Western-style air bomb, a type commonly found in the region. Its positioning, parallel to the ground, further supports the claim that it was not dropped from an aircraft but rather buried for a considerable period.