Thailand has destroyed a casino used as Cambodia’s drone control station and is now targeting rocket bases that threaten Thai communities, according to the Royal Thai Army.

Army spokesman Maj Gen Winthai Suvaree said on Monday that the casino served as a command centre operating drones. His comments followed reports that a Thai fighter jet had bombed a casino building near Chong An Ma in Nam Yuen district of Ubon Ratchathani earlier in the day.

Maj Gen Winthai said Cambodian attacks on Sunday afternoon showed a clear intention to harm Thailand, leaving the country no choice but to defend itself. Thailand’s response, he said, was focused on destroying Cambodia’s rocket bases, which posed serious risks to both military personnel and civilians.

“The ultimate goal is to destroy as many of Cambodia’s supporting fire systems as possible,” the army spokesman said.