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Thailand Recalls Ambassador, Expels Cambodian Envoy in Border Row
THAILAND, JUL 22 – Thailand formally downgraded ties and recalled its ambassador after three soldiers were injured by newly laid Russian-made landmines near a disputed border, officials said.
- July 16, Thai soldiers stepped on a landmine during a patrol, with Rear Admiral Surasan Kongsiri stating it was placed just 130 metres from the operational demarcation line.
- Historical enmity over the frontier led to heightened risks along the border, as longstanding disputes fueled tensions between Thailand and Cambodia.
- Between July 18 and 20, new mines were found, with two more discovered on July 20, revealing recent activity and escalating tensions.
- Thailand said Wednesday it is closing border crossings, recalling its ambassador, following the incident.
- Thailand will raise the issue at international forums, as the Thai government prepares a formal protest to the Ottawa Convention, emphasizing its commitment to international law.
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Temple Daily Telegram
Thailand closes border crossings with Cambodia and recalls ambassador as tensions flare
Thailand said it is closing some border crossings with Cambodia and withdrawing its ambassador from Cambodia, as well as expelling Cambodia’s ambassador. The move comes after five Thai soldiers were wounded during a border patrol, with one losing a leg…
Thailand downgrades diplomatic relations with Cambodia
Thai acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai announced in a statement on Wednesday that Thailand will immediately downgrade the level of diplomatic relations with Cambodia. He added that the government has recalled its ambassador to Cambodia and expelled
The Straits Times
WTVBThailand recalls ambassador to Cambodia amid border tensions, ruling party says
BANGKOK - Thailand has recalled its ambassador to Cambodia and will expel Cambodia's ambassador, the ruling Pheu Thai Party said on Wednesday following a landmine incident that injured a Thai soldier along the disputed border between the two countries. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Landmine dispute escalates tensions between Thailand and Cambodia
Thailand has accused Cambodia of placing landmines in a disputed border area after three soldiers were injured, but Phnom Penh denied the claim and said the soldiers had veered off agreed routes and triggered a mine left behind from decades of war.
Open-hearted "Pa Yudya" stormed the Ta Muen Thom temple, shouting for "Pan Monica", could not accept that Thailand pointed at the Thai soldiers, was not happy that "Cambodia" claimed everything from pestles to warships.
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