Land Mine Tensions Flare Again Between Thailand and Cambodia

A Chinese man was injured by a land mine while attempting to cross from Cambodia into Thailand, highlighting continued tensions over mine placement along the border. The Thai army accuses Cambodia of planting mines, despite ongoing disputes and a fragile ceasefire agreement. Cambodia denies these claims, asserting old mines might be responsible.

A dramatic land mine incident on Saturday left a Chinese national injured, reigniting tensions on the contentious Thailand-Cambodia border. The continuing issue concerns allegations of new anti-personnel mines being planted by Cambodia in disputed areas, an action strongly denied by Cambodia amidst growing political unease.

Major General Winthai Suvaree of the Thai army reiterated assertions that Cambodian forces are violating international agreements by deploying fresh mines near Thailand's eastern Sa Kaeo Province. Past explosions escalating into armed skirmishes underline an unresolved map conflict tormenting bilateral relations for decades.

Despite Thailand's call for cooperation in clearing the contentious border area, ties remain strained. Cambodia maintains that remaining mines are remnants of its historical conflicts. Yet, mutual recriminations over recent injuries sustain a volatile ceasefire situation, threatening to destabilize potential diplomatic resolutions.

(With inputs from agencies.)