Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Thai Soldier Injured by Landmine Near Cambodian Border
After a recent ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, a Thai soldier was injured by a landmine near the border.
Thailand claims Cambodia planted the mine, violating the agreement and international laws.
Cambodia denies planting any new mines, asserting they adhere to the Ottawa Convention against landmines.
This incident is part of a long-standing border dispute, and recent clashes have led to increased tensions and displacement of people on both sides.
The two countries disagree on who is responsible for the incident.
A Thai soldier was injured by a landmine near the Cambodian border.
The incident occurred shortly after a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia.
The soldier was patrolling a routine border route near Ta Moan Thom temple.
Thailand accuses Cambodia of violating the ceasefire and planting landmines.
Cambodia denies planting new mines, upholding obligations under the Ottawa Convention.
- Who
- A Thai soldier, and the governments of Thailand and Cambodia.
- What
- A Thai soldier was injured by a landmine.
- When
- Shortly after a ceasefire agreement.
- Where
- Near the Cambodian border, close to Ta Moan Thom temple.
- Why
- Thailand accuses Cambodia of planting mines; Cambodia denies this.
Thailand
Cambodia
Accusation of Blame
Thailand
Accuses Cambodia of violating ceasefire and planting mines.
Cambodia
Denies planting new mines.
- Incident
- Thai soldier injured by landmine
- Location
- Near Cambodian border, Surin province
- Proximity
- Near Ta Moan Thom temple
- Dispute
- Violation of ceasefire and planting of landmines
- Accusations
- Thailand accuses Cambodia; Cambodia denies the accusations
- Convention
- Ottawa Convention against Landmines
