“Peace Is Over” Thailand Freezes Peace Agreement with Cambodia Following Border Landmine Injury

On November 11, 2025 Thailand’s National Security Council (NSC) convened an emergency meeting following a landmine explosion that severely injured a Thai soldier along the Thai-Cambodian border, marking the seventh such incident in recent months. The council reached a critical resolution to “suspend” the implementation of the Joint Declaration and all four cooperation agreements signed with Cambodia in Kuala Lumpur, effective immediately and indefinitely. The suspension will remain in place until the Thai military determines that Cambodia’s hostile actions have ceased.

The NSC also resolved to “terminate” the planned repatriation of 18 detained Cambodian soldiers and to “halt” all ongoing diplomatic and military talks, particularly those under the General Border Committee (GBC) framework.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul explained that the landmine in question was a “newly planted device” placed inside Thai territory “after the signing of the peace agreement”, describing it as a clear violation of both the peace declaration and the Ottawa Treaty on landmine prohibition.

Later that evening (November 11), Anutin visited the Inthuman (Phu Makua) military base in Sisaket Province, where he made a firm statement, “Today, what we once agreed upon as a path toward peace, it’s over.”

Anutinn reiterated that “Thailand is ours, no one can claim sovereignty over Thai land,” adding that when one party violates the declaration, “it proves that the agreement no longer stands. Therefore, we will act as we see fit.”

He further declared that Thailand would act in the nation’s best interest “without consulting or seeking permission from anyone,” firmly rejecting the notion of reporting to foreign leaders, including former U.S. President Donald Trump. “Report to whom? We are a sovereign country, we report to no one,” he said.

Anutin also delivered a morale-boosting message to troops, “We will not abandon each other. Thailand will never surrender or give up its land.”

Regarding security operations, the Thai government has granted the military full authority to respond, if necessary, in defense of the nation’s sovereignty and its citizens’ safety. The NSC has endorsed a new military operation plan, reaffirming strict adherence to the Rules of Engagement (ROE), and ordered the suspension of heavy weapon withdrawal and troop reduction along the border.

On the diplomatic front, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has formally lodged a protest letter with the Cambodian government and will present the case to the international community. Thailand has demanded that Cambodia take responsibility in three key areas 1.) Express official regret over the incident. 2.) Conduct a thorough investigation. 3.) Implement preventive measures to avoid recurrence.

Additionally, Thailand has notified Japan (as Chair of the Ottawa Convention States Parties), the UN Secretary-General, and Malaysia (as ASEAN Chair and signatory witness) to explain that this suspension stems from Cambodia’s repeated violations, effectively bringing the peace cooperation between the two nations to an end.

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