Thai Examiner
Thailand releases video suggesting Cambodia’s denial of land mines being planted in Chong Bok is a lie
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Thai military has released a video it says shows Cambodian soldiers planting anti-tank mines at Chong Bok, directly contradicting Phnom Penh’s denial. Bangkok says it identified the unit involved as border tensions escalate alongside UN and Hague dis
Key facts
- Thai military has released a video it says shows Cambodian soldiers planting anti-tank mines at Chong Bok, directly contradicting Phnom Penh’s denial
- Thai military releases footage it says identifies Cambodian soldiers planting mines at Chong Bok
- Cambodia rejects accusations and says it cannot verify the source or ownership of explosives found
- Phnom Penh cites border agreements and pledges continued cooperation despite the dispute
- Mine discoveries revive longstanding Thai allegations over explosives in disputed border areas
- Border tensions deepen as legal disputes and maritime disagreements widen the confrontation
Summary
Thailand and Cambodia are sliding into a new border confrontation after the Thai military released video footage it says shows Cambodian soldiers planting anti-tank mines in a disputed frontier area, directly challenging Phnom Penh’s denial and deepening a dispute over evidence, accountability and security.
Thailand on Thursday released video footage that it says shows Cambodian soldiers planting anti-tank mines in a disputed border zone, directly challenging Phnom Penh’s official denial issued hours earlier.