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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
South Asia tensions: 3 Thai soldiers injured in landmine blast; Cambodia denies responsibility
. Three Thai soldiers were injured in a landmine explosion on Saturday while patrolling near the Cambodian border, just days after the two countries agreed to extend a fragile ceasefire following their deadliest clashes in decades. The blast took place in Sisaket province at around 10 AM local time (0300 GMT), the Royal Thai Military said in a statement. One soldier sustained a severe leg injury, another suffered wounds to his back and arm, while the third experienced serious ear damage from the blast's pressure. Tensions have been high since last month's five-day conflict over disputed ancient temples along the 800-kilometre (500-mile) border, which left at least 43 people dead and forced more than 300,000 residents from their homes. The fighting, which involved jets, artillery, rockets and infantry, ended on 29 July after mediation by US President Donald Trump. On Thursday, Thai and Cambodian defence officials met in Kuala Lumpur and agreed to extend the truce. However, Saturday's incident has cast doubt over the ceasefire's stability. Thailand's foreign ministry accused Cambodia of laying new landmines in violation of the agreement and said it would file an official protest. However the country's Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority denied the allegation, insisting no new mines had been planted. Acting PM Phumtham Wechayachai, who was in neighbouring Surin province at the time, has ordered the military to ensure the injured soldiers receive full treatment.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Landmine blast wounds Thai soldiers on tense Cambodia border
BANGKOK: A landmine blast on Saturday wounded three Thai soldiers on patrol near the border with Cambodia, days after the two sides agreed a ceasefire to end their deadliest military clashes in decades. The blast occurred in Sisaket province at around 10:00 am (0300 GMT), the Royal Thai Military said in a statement. One soldier suffered a severe leg injury, another was wounded in the back and arm, and the third had extreme pressure damage to the ear. The incident came after at least 43 people were killed in a five-day conflict that ended on July 29 following a long-running dispute over border temples. The clashes -- involving jets, artillery, rockets and infantry battles -- ended with a ceasefire, after cajoling by US President Donald Trump. A meeting of defence officials in Kuala Lumpur ended on Thursday with a deal to extend the ceasefire. Thailand's acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai was in neighbouring Surin province on Saturday and has ordered the military to ensure the wounded soldiers receive full medical treatment. Last month's clashes along the 800-kilometre (500-mile) border forced more than 300,000 people to flee combat areas on both sides of the border - AFP
Free Malaysia Today
2 days ago
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Landmine blast wounds Thai soldiers on tense Cambodia border
Last month's clashes along the 800km border forced more than 300,000 people to flee combat areas. (AP pic) BANGKOK : A landmine blast today wounded three Thai soldiers on patrol near the border with Cambodia, days after the two sides agreed a ceasefire to end their deadliest military clashes in decades. The blast occurred in Sisaket province at around 10am, the Royal Thai Military said in a statement. One soldier suffered a severe leg injury, another was wounded in the back and arm, and the third had extreme pressure damage to the ear. The incident came after at least 43 people were killed in a five-day conflict that ended on July 29 following a long-running dispute over border temples. The clashes – involving jets, artillery, rockets and infantry battles – ended with a ceasefire, after cajoling by US President Donald Trump. A meeting of defence officials in Kuala Lumpur ended on Thursday with a deal to extend the ceasefire. Thailand's acting prime minister Phumtham Wechayachai was in neighbouring Surin province today and has ordered the military to ensure the wounded soldiers receive full medical treatment. Last month's clashes along the 800km border forced more than 300,000 people to flee combat areas on both sides of the border.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Landmine blast wounds Thai soldiers on tense Cambodia border
BANGKOK: A landmine blast today wounded three Thai soldiers on patrol near the border with Cambodia, days after the two sides agreed a ceasefire to end their deadliest military clashes in decades. The blast occurred in Sisaket province at 10am, the Royal Thai Military said in a statement. One soldier suffered a severe leg injury, another was wounded in the back and arm, and the third had extreme pressure damage to the ear. The incident came after at least 43 people were killed in a five-day conflict that ended on July 29 following a long-running dispute over border temples. The clashes — involving jets, artillery, rockets and infantry battles — ended with a ceasefire, after cajoling by United States President Donald Trump. A meeting of defence officials in Kuala Lumpur ended on Thursday with a deal to extend the ceasefire. Thailand's acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai was in neighbouring Surin province today and has ordered the military to ensure the wounded soldiers receive full medical treatment. Last month's clashes along the 800km border forced more than 300,000 people to flee combat areas on both sides of the border.
The Star
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Landmine blast wounds Thai soldiers on tense Cambodia border
FILE PHOTO: Thai soldiers clad in protective vests placed stacks of unexploded ordnance in a pit and gingerly laid explosive charges on top in 2019, as they destroyed thousands of landmines in the jungle. - AFP BANGKOK: A landmine blast on Saturday (Aug 9) wounded three Thai soldiers on patrol near the border with Cambodia, days after the two sides agreed on a ceasefire to end their deadliest military clashes in decades. The blast occurred in Sisaket province at around 10:00 am (0300 GMT), the Royal Thai Military said in a statement. One soldier suffered a severe leg injury, another was wounded in the back and arm, and the third had extreme pressure damage to the ear. The incident came after at least 43 people were killed in a five-day conflict that ended on July 29 following a long-running dispute over border temples. The clashes - involving jets, artillery, rockets and infantry battles - ended with a ceasefire, after cajoling by US President Donald Trump. A meeting of defence officials in Kuala Lumpur ended on Thursday (Aug 7) with a deal to extend the ceasefire. Thailand's acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai was in neighbouring Surin province on Saturday and has ordered the military to ensure the wounded soldiers receive full medical treatment. Last month's clashes along the 800-kilometre border forced more than 300,000 people to flee combat areas on both sides of the border. - AFP
