RTA Reaffirms Authenticity of 'Cambodian Landmines'

RTA reaffirms authenticity of 'Cambodian landmines'

The Royal Thai Army (RTA) on Sunday sparred with the director of the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) over the authenticity of alleged Cambodian PMN-2 anti-personnel landmines displayed during an inspection event in Si Sa Ket province on Saturday.

Thai-Cambodian Tensions Flare Over Landmine Dispute

Picture courtesy of Ministry of Foreign Affairs In Sisaket province, tensions sparked between the Royal Thai Army (RTA) and the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) regarding the authenticity of Cambodian PMN-2 landmines displayed during a recent inspection event. The disagreement has cast a spotlight on the longstanding, complex dynamics of Thai-Cambodian border relations. The contention arose when CMAC director Heng Ratana questioned th…

Thai and Cambodian officials clash over legitimacy of landmines

Thai and Cambodian officials clash over legitimacy of landminesLegacyThe Royal Thai Army (RTA) and the director of the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) engaged in a disagreement over the legitimacy of Cambodian PMN-2 anti-personnel landmines displayed during an inspection event in Sisaket province on August 16. CMAC director Heng Ratana questioned the authenticity of the mines, noting they were still fitted with safety pins, which raised doub…

Thai Army accuses Cambodia of undermining landmine clearance and international trust

Officials warn Cambodia’s refusal to clear mines as pledged threatens humanitarian efforts and damages its credibility with the international community. BANGKOK, Thailand – The Royal Thai Army has criticized Cambodia’s position on landmine clearance, arguing it undermines international confidence and breaches the spirit of the ceasefire agreement. The response followed comments by Cambodian Defense Ministry spokesperson Lt Gen Maly Sojeata, who …