Thailand Suspends Implementation of Peace Agreement with Cambodia
The Thai authorities announced the suspension of the peace treaty signed with Cambodia on October 26. This decision was made after two Thai soldiers were injured by a mine explosion near the border between the two countries.
Thai government spokesperson Siripong Angthakasakuliat said that the implementation of the actions outlined in the joint declaration signed in Kuala Lumpur at the end of last month will be halted. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated at a press conference (according to AFP): "We had thought that the security threat had diminished, but in fact it has not."
The Cambodian Foreign Ministry expressed deep concern over Thailand's actions and added that Phnom Penh remains committed to fulfilling the provisions of the peace agreement.
According to Bloomberg, the Thai military suspects that the mine that injured the soldiers was recently planted in the border area. This is the seventh such incident in the border region in four months.
The border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia escalated in May. In July, the fighting intensified—both sides used artillery and air power, resulting in civilian casualties. In October, the two countries signed a peace agreement. The agreement stipulated measures for disarmament, the release of 18 captured Cambodian soldiers, and cooperation in mine clearance.
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