Thailand Says Another Soldier Injured by Landmine Near Cambodia
The Royal Thai Army reported five soldiers have lost limbs to Cambodian landmines since mid-July, accusing Cambodia of violating the ceasefire and international treaties.
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Thailand says another soldier injured by landmine near Cambodia
BANGKOK: A Thai soldier was injured by a landmine near the Cambodian border on Tuesday, the Thai army said, days after the Southeast Asian neighbours agreed to a ceasefire following last month’s deadly five-day conflict. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
Thai army announces right to self-defence after latest landmine explosion
The Royal Thai Army has protested against the latest explosion of a Cambodian landmine in a border area of Thailand’s Surin province on Tuesday morning and says it may exercise its right to self-defence.
The Army spokesman revealed that Sergeant Major Theerapol, who stepped on a landmine near Ta Muen Thom Temple, is out of danger. He slammed Cambodia for clearly threatening the use of concealed weapons, and stated that if the situation demands it, Thailand must use its right to defend itself.
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