Following the mine incident, Thailand has suspended the peace deal with Cambodia, which was signed in late October 2025. The agreement aimed to end a long-simmering border dispute between the two Southeast Asian nations. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced the suspension, citing the hostile act as a reason to put the deal on hold. The suspension comes after the injury of four Thai soldiers from a landmine explosion, which the government blamed on recent mine placement by Cambodia.
The peace deal was signed in Malaysia after a five-day military flare-up, with U.S. President Donald Trump present at the ceremony. During a press conference, the Thai Prime Minister emphasized the threat posed by the incident and called for a suspension of the deal until further clarity is achieved. The mine incident has also led to the temporary halt of plans to repatriate 18 captured Cambodian soldiers, which was the next step in implementing the peace deal.
Defense Minister Nattapon Narkphanit stated that the landmine was not part of a previously checked patrol path, indicating it was recently laid. This has led to a formal protest by Thailand to Cambodia. The mine incident has raised concerns about the effectiveness of the ceasefire and the commitment of both nations. Despite the suspension, the deal’s intent to resolve the border dispute remains intact, though its implementation has been delayed.