Thailand Suspends Peace Agreement with Cambodia After Border Mine Injuries

Thailand has suspended its peace agreement with Cambodia after two Thai soldiers were injured in a land mine explosion along the border. One soldier lost a foot, and the release of 18 detained Cambodian soldiers has been paused. The suspension comes amid long-standing border disputes and ongoing tensions over mine clearance efforts.

Thailand announced on Monday that it is suspending its peace agreement with Cambodia after two Thai soldiers were injured in a land mine explosion along the border. Government spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat said that the ongoing follow-up to the joint declaration between the two countries “will stop” following the incident.

The explosion occurred while Thai soldiers were patrolling in Sisaket province. According to the Royal Thai Army, one sergeant lost his right foot after stepping on the mine, while another soldier suffered chest tightness. Both men are receiving hospital treatment. Thai Defense Minister Natthaphon Narkphanit stated that it remains unclear whether the mine was newly planted or left from earlier conflicts.

The suspension comes months after border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia nearly escalated into war during the summer, before U.S. President Donald Trump helped broker a ceasefire in July. The ceasefire had included plans for Thailand to release 18 detained Cambodian soldiers, but the release has now been paused in light of the latest incident.

Thailand and Cambodia have long been locked in a border dispute dating back more than a century, with both sides accusing each other of planting land mines and violating territorial boundaries. While progress had reportedly been made in removing arms and land mines since the ceasefire, Thailand continues to accuse Cambodia of obstructing clearance efforts, a claim Phnom Penh denies, insisting it remains fully committed to peace.