The Thai government reports that explosives re-buried by the Cambodian side have injured or disabled dozens of its soldiers. This incident has caused tension between the two countries and further complicated the situation in the border region.
Redaksiya, citing The New York Times, reports that Thailand claims more than a dozen of its soldiers have been injured or disabled as a result of explosives Cambodia re-buried in the border area. The Thai side emphasizes that these incidents negatively affect the security situation in the border region. Thai officials have called on Cambodia to take responsibility in this matter and assist in the investigation of the incidents.
The Cambodian government, however, denies Thailand's accusations. The Cambodian side states that these claims are unfounded and harm the relations between the two countries. Cambodian officials have noted that they do not accept any responsibility for the incident and are working to resolve the issue through diplomatic channels. These mutual accusations once again bring to the forefront the long-standing border disputes and tensions between the two countries. Both sides are urged to make efforts to stabilize the situation in the border region and reduce tensions.