Thailand to Brief Donor States, Ottawa Convention Members on Border Landmine Incident

Thailand Demands Action on Mines as Tensions Rise with Cambodia

File photo for reference only In a bid to address escalating tensions, Thailand has reaffirmed its dedication to the Ottawa Convention, urging Cambodia to cease the use of anti-personnel mines along their shared border. This comes in response to recent incidents where Thai soldiers suffered severe injuries from newly planted PMN-2 mines in Si Sa Ket province. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to lead a contingent of diplomats and med…

Thailand to brief donor states, Ottawa Convention members on border landmine incident

Foreign Ministry condemns Cambodia’s refusal to cooperate on joint mine clearance, citing violations of international law and threats to Thai soldiers’ safety. BANGKOK, Thailand – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is set to brief more than 50 donor states and members of the Ottawa Convention on August 15 regarding the recent landmine explosion that injured seven paramilitary rangers in the Chong Chup Ta Mok area. Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs …

International Envoys to Assess Thai-Cambodian Border Mine Situation

BANGKOK – Thailand will host diplomats from Ottawa Convention member states this Saturday for a firsthand look at the aftermath of recent border clashes with Cambodia. The delegation will visit conflict-affected areas in Si Sa Ket and Ubon Ratchathani provinces, including the heavily contested Phu Makua zone where demining operations continue, The Nation reported. Landmine […] Source