Thailand has downgraded its diplomatic ties with Cambodia following a landmine incident that resulted in the injury of a Thai soldier. The Thai government has recalled its ambassador to Cambodia and is set to expel Cambodia's ambassador. A formal protest has been lodged with Cambodia concerning newly deployed landmines along the disputed border. Additionally, all border checkpoints under Thailand's Second Army have been closed. Previous tensions in the region have escalated into military clashes and retaliatory measures between the two nations.
Thailand has downgraded diplomatic relations with Cambodia following a landmine incident that injured a Thai soldier, recalling its ambassador and planning to expel Cambodia's ambassador.
The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs has lodged a formal protest with Cambodia, stating that newly deployed landmines were found along the disputed border that had not been encountered during previous patrols.
A long-running territorial row in the Emerald Triangle area led to military clashes in May, resulting in a Cambodian soldier's death and ongoing retaliatory measures from both sides.
Thai authorities reported that a soldier lost his right leg due to injuries inflicted by a landmine on July 16 while on patrol on the Thai side of the disputed border.
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