One of the Thai soldiers lost his right foot in the explosion about 9:30am yesterday, while the other three suffered lesser injuries, reports the Bangkok Post.
Anutin said that he had been fully briefed on the incident, which occurred in an area opposite Cambodia’s Preah Vihear Temple, and that he agreed with the Defence Ministry and armed forces’ recommendation to halt the implementation of the peace agreement.
“What happened demonstrates hostility towards Thailand and a continued security threat,” the prime minister said.
He planned to visit the injured soldiers in Si Sa Ket today, saying “our soldier lost his leg.”
Defence Minister Nattapon Narkphanit said the landmine was likely freshly laid because the explosion occurred on a path regularly patrolled by Thai soldiers.
“This is an act by a Cambodia that does not observe the declaration signed on October 26, 2025,” Gen Nattapon said.
The Defence Ministry had sent a written protest to Cambodia via the Foreign Affairs Ministry. It would take additional action if the investigation concludes that the explosion indicated an intention to violate Thai sovereignty, the defence minister said.