A ceasefire agreed between Cambodia and Thailand in August is in jeopardy after Thai soldiers were wounded by mines in an area of Thai territory occupied by Cambodian squatters. The ceasefire called for a withdrawal of heavy weapons from disputed areas but did not resolve differences between the de facto and de jure borders in several zones. The 13-point agreement was signed under ASEAN auspices, with observers from China and the United States. Malaysia offered to assist in resolving the outstanding issues.
The main dispute remains the ownership of the Preah Vihear temple complex in Si Sa Ket Province, and border areas to the west in Sa Kaeo Province. Khmer settlements have encroached onto Thai land, and long-standing squatters have effectively shifted the border in practice. Incidents threatening the ceasefire stem from seven separate events in which Thai soldiers lost limbs or were wounded by mines on the Thai side of the border. Thailand has presented evidence that the mines are of recent Russian manufacture and were planted since the ceasefire took effect. Thai public opinion has expressed outrage over these incidents.
“A ceasefire agreed between Cambodia and Thailand in August is in jeopardy after Thai soldiers were wounded by mines in an area of Thai territory occupied by Cambodian squatters.”
“The principal area of dispute remains the ownership of the Preah Vihear temple complex in Si Sa Ket Province, and in border areas to the west in Sa Kaeo Province.”
Notes: The situation includes ongoing Khmer settlements encroaching on Thai land and the practical shift of the border due to long-standing squatters. The ceasefire framework aimed to reduce hostilities but did not settle all territorial and sovereignty questions between the two states.
Author summary: The fragile ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand faces renewed tension as mine incidents on the Thai side prompt accusations of recent Russian-made weapons and highlight unresolved border disputes, triggering domestic outrage and international concern.
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