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Thailand Suspends Ceasefire, Sends Tanks and Artillery to Cambodian Border After Landmine Injuries

A Malaysia-led truce unraveled over disputed mines, raising fresh doubts about the peace process.

Overview

  • Four Thai soldiers were wounded in the border zone, one losing a leg, roughly two weeks after leaders signed the deal in Kuala Lumpur.
  • Thai officials and independent experts reported newly placed Russian-made PMN-2 mines on Thai territory, while Cambodia denied laying new devices and cited legacy ordnance.
  • Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced the agreement’s suspension as the military redeployed heavy armor and artillery and paused the planned return of 18 Cambodian prisoners.
  • Malaysia said it remains committed to mediating, and its armed forces chief warned the situation could deteriorate if agreed timelines slip.
  • Months of fighting since May have killed nearly 50 people and displaced hundreds of thousands, and President Donald Trump’s publicized role drew praise from Phnom Penh but a muted response from Bangkok.