Five Thai soldiers were injured, one severely, by a landmine explosion near the Thai-Cambodian border. This prompted Thailand to close all border crossings in the northeast, expel the Cambodian ambassador, and recall its own envoy. The incident follows a previous landmine explosion last week and a May skirmish. Thailand blames Cambodia and has activated an emergency military plan. Nationalist rhetoric and misinformation are escalating online, further complicating the already tense situation.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.