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Thailand Suspended the implementation of the ceasefire agreement with cambodia, which was signed in the presence of last month We chairman donald trumpAccording to reports.
The move comes amid rising tensions following a landmine blast that injured four Thai soldiers near the border.
bangkok also decided to suspend the planned repatriation of 18 Cambodians prisoner of war Currently in Thai custody.
Under the ceasefire agreement signed between Thailand and Cambodia in October during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit, the two countries committed to withdraw heavy weapons from border areas, work jointly to clear landmines and allow Thailand to repatriate 18 captured Cambodian soldiers.
Cambodia’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement that it was “gravely concerned” about Thailand’s decision to suspend the agreement.
Four Thai soldiers were injured when a landmine exploded while on patrol in Sisaket province on Monday, the Thai military said, while one soldier lost his right leg.
“The evidence led to the conclusion that the infiltrators covertly removed barbed wire and laid landmines in Thai territory, targeting personnel conducting routine patrols there,” said Army spokesman Major General Winthai Suveeri. bangkok post,
He said, “This act reflects Cambodia’s insincerity in de-escalating the conflict and represents hostility that violates the jointly signed declaration.”
The army said three additional mines were discovered near the blast site.
According to a Thai Armed Forces social media post, Supreme Commander General Ukris Boontondha said, “The Thai military is blocking all agreements until Cambodia shows clear sincerity that they will not be hostile.”
“Based on the available evidence, it can be concluded that the landmine was removed by removing the barbed wire and planted on Thai soil,” the statement said.
However, Cambodia’s Foreign Ministry rejected the allegation and denied that it had planted new mines along the border.
Earlier this year, Thailand and Cambodia were involved in a brief but intense border clash that lasted several days, resulting in casualties on both sides and escalating regional tensions.
Meanwhile, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Chanvirakul said “everything has to be put on hold until there is clarity”, without elaborating.
Each government has accused the other of provoking a brief but deadly conflict earlier this year that killed at least 48 people and forced about 300,000 to flee their homes.