What triggered Thailand’s decision to expel the Cambodian ambassador: Summary

Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra looks during a press conference, in Bangkok

FILE PHOTO: Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra looks during a press conference after a meeting on measures to solve transnational crimes,at the Government House, following a leak on Wednesday of a phone call between her and Cambodia's former Prime Minister Hun Sen, amid a border dispute between the two countries, in Bangkok, Thailand, June 23, 2025. Government House of Thailand Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

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What we know

Thailand has expelled Cambodia's ambassador and recalled its own amid a worsening border dispute.
The decision followed a landmine explosion that seriously injured five Thai soldiers, including one who lost a leg.
Thai officials say their military found evidence that Cambodia had recently planted landmines in the disputed zone.
Tensions have been building in the Emerald Triangle area since a deadly military clash in May.
Both countries have since imposed trade and border restrictions, with Thailand now shutting some checkpoints.

What they said

Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said government has agreed to an army proposal to close a number of border checkpoints. “It has also decided to downgrade diplomatic relations by recalling the Thai ambassador to Cambodia and expelling Cambodia’s ambassador to Thailand,” he said.

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