Thailand has closed its northeastern border crossings with Cambodia and expelled the Cambodian ambassador after a land mine blast injured Thai soldiers, with one losing a leg. Cambodia retaliated by downgrading diplomatic relations and recalling its embassy staff. The incident, in a disputed border area, follows a similar May incident and fuels existing tensions. Both countries blame each other, with accusations of land mine placement violations and treaty breaches. The situation has significantly worsened bilateral relations, impacting trade and media.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.