Bangkok: The Thai-Cambodian border situation remains stable, as Army Area 1-2 and the Navy reported no incidents from late last night until this morning across seven provinces. However, concerns have risen over a recent landmine incident that injured three Thai soldiers.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, a member of the Thai-Cambodian Border Situation Administration Center (TCASAC), confirmed that no clashes occurred along the border during the night. Despite this, a prior incident involving three soldiers on patrol in the Don-Aun and Kritsana province areas resulted in injuries from a landmine, raising questions about border security.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, acting as Prime Minister, received reports from the Center for the Emergency Situation Administration (CEA) regarding the injured soldiers. He has tasked the Second Army Area with closely monitoring their recovery.
Mr. Jirayu pointed out that the Center for the COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) verified the patrol area as being entirely within Thai sovereignty. This has led to suspicions that the Cambodian army may have violated this sovereignty by laying landmines prior to the ceasefire agreement.
In response to these developments, preparations for protests against Cambodia at both the border and international levels have been initiated. Such actions aim to address the alleged use of explosives by Cambodia, which would contravene the Ottawa Treaty banning landmines.