• Thailand has accused Cambodia of planting landmines, injuring three soldiers.
• The Thai army found several newly laid PMN-2 landmines along the border.
• Cambodia denies the allegations, claiming the mines predate the incident.
• Thailand plans a formal protest under the Ottawa Convention.
• Diplomatic relations have soured amid ongoing territorial disputes.

Thailand's accusations against Cambodia over landmine placements have intensified following a recent incident where three Thai soldiers were injured near the Chong Bok border area on July 16. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that the mines were of a type not used by Thailand and were recently laid, constituting a "blatant violation of international law," according to the ministry's statement South China Morning Post and Bangkok Post.

In response to the explosive incident, which resulted in one soldier losing a foot, the Thai army has discovered additional PMN-2 anti-personnel mines along the disputed border. Major General Winthai Suvaree confirmed that these findings include two mines located remarkably close to where the injuries occurred, further corroborating claims of recent mine placement Bangkok Post and Bangkok Post.

The Cambodian government has vehemently denied the allegations, asserting that the injured soldiers deviated from agreed-upon patrol routes and encountered unexploded mines left from previous conflicts. In a official statement, it labeled Thailand's accusations as “baseless and unfounded,” reaffirming its commitment to the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel mines The Jakarta Post and Bangkok Post.

On the diplomatic front, Thailand plans to formally protest to the President of the Ottawa Convention. The government is considering filing a complaint regarding Cambodia's alleged breaches of the mine ban treaty. The Foreign Ministry expressed intentions to rally international community support, emphasizing the necessity for accountability surrounding these events Bangkok Post and South China Morning Post.

A public backlash concurrently unfolded in Thailand, with demonstrators rallying at the Cambodian embassy, protesting against the alleged planting of landmines and calling for accountability. This social unrest reflects the heightened emotions surrounding the ongoing territorial conflict as both nations uphold their respective stances Bangkok Post and The Jakarta Post.