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Thailand warns it may act in ‘self-defense’ after soldier hurt by a mine blast near Cambodian border
This marks the fourth landmine injury in a month near the disputed border, with Thailand accusing Cambodia of violating the ceasefire and international law.
- Thailand warned it may act in 'self-defense' after a soldier's leg was blown off by a landmine near the disputed border area with Cambodia.
- Repeated mine blasts have occurred despite a ceasefire agreement between the two countries after deadly clashes last month.
- The Thai military accused Cambodia of planting new mines, while Cambodia denied the allegations, blaming past explosives in the border region.
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The border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia has strengthened the hand of the pro-junta leaders in Bangkok at the expense of the civilian government. Thailand has experienced at least 12 military coups since 1931, and the army has long been a dominant force in politics. After the 2014 coup, a junta ruled the country until a civilian government returned following the 2023 elections. And while another coup may not be imminent at the moment, t…
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Thailand warns it may act in 'self-defense' after soldier hurt by a mine blast near Cambodian border
Thailand’s army is warning that it may have to“exercise the right of self-defense” in response to continuing incidents it blames on Cambodia in which Thai soldiers patrolling along the two countries’ border have been wounded by land mines.
Thailand says soldier injured by landmine near Cambodia in latest ceasefire strain
BANGKOK, Aug 12 — A Thai soldier was injured by a landmine near the Cambodian border on Tuesday, the Thai army said, days after the South-east Asian neighbours agreed a ceasefire following last month’s deadly five-day conflict.The soldier’s left ankle was severely injured when he stepped on the mine while patrolling along a routine border route about 1km from Ta Moan Thom temple in Thailand’s Surin province, the army said in a statement.The sold…
Offensive! Sornram Theppitak posts harshly! The Royal Thai Army (RTA) criticizes the order to walk carefully after news broke of a soldier stepping on a landmine at the border, losing his leg. Sornram Theppitak posted a short message, stating, "Phth: A soldier stepped on a landmine and was told to walk carefully. RTA." The post garnered numerous comments from netizens, including: "No comparison, very hurtful." "I saw the news and thought the sam…
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