Thailand has frozen all actions under the recent ceasefire with Cambodia, citing ongoing security threats, following a border mine explosion that injured two Thai soldiers.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said the truce will remain on hold “until Thailand’s demands are met,” though he did not specify what conditions Phnom Penh must satisfy to resume talks. Cambodia has yet to respond.
The incident occurred in Sisaket province, near the disputed frontier, when a Thai army patrol triggered a mine.
The Royal Thai Army reported that a sergeant lost his right foot, while another soldier sustained chest injuries from the blast’s shockwave. Both are receiving treatment at a local hospital.
Defense Minister Natthaphon Narkphanit said investigators are working to determine whether the mine was a leftover from past conflicts or newly planted.
He also confirmed that Thailand will postpone the planned release of 18 Cambodian soldiers captured during July’s clashes—a key component of the ceasefire agreement.
The ceasefire, signed last month at an ASEAN summit in Malaysia, ended five days of deadly border fighting that claimed dozens of lives.
The agreement, mediated by Malaysia and supported by former U.S. President Donald Trump, required both nations to clear mines, withdraw heavy weapons, and exchange prisoners.
While some progress has been made in removing arms, Thailand has accused Cambodia of obstructing mine clearance and planting new explosives, allegations Phnom Penh denies, insisting it remains committed to the peace deal and urging Thailand to release its captured soldiers.
Monday’s explosion has rekindled tensions along one of Southeast Asia’s most volatile borders, casting doubt on the durability of the Trump-era truce and the region’s fragile peace process.
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