Another point that has raised doubts among experts is the condition of the object that was publicised, which remained intact in both its body and tail fins.
In principle, an air-dropped bomb would be exposed to enormous impact and, if functioning normally, would detonate or suffer severe damage.
It would therefore be difficult to find such an object in a condition close to its original factory state.
Air Chief Marshal Prapas also said weapons experts had noted that even in the case of a dud bomb, in-depth examination would still be required to confirm its type, origin and chain of possession.
A conclusion could not be drawn from still images or one-sided claims.
Thailand, therefore, remains committed to international law, humanitarian principles and resolving problems through peaceful means, while calling on all parties to use verifiable information and allow facts to be established transparently and impartially.
The key point society should recognise is that “a photograph is not evidence that can confirm the origin of a weapon by itself”, because in military forensics, attributing any weapon to any side requires empirical evidence and an internationally standardised verification process, not judgment based solely on photographs or one-sided political allegations.
