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Thailand halts peace deal with Cambodia

The Thai Government views the landmine blast that injured Thai soldiers as a setback to efforts aimed at reducing tensions, and the scheduled release of Cambodian prisoners of war on November 12 will also be suspended.

A convenience store damaged in the Thailand – Cambodia border conflict in Sisaket province of Thailand (File photo: Xinhua/VNA)
A convenience store damaged in the Thailand – Cambodia border conflict in Sisaket province of Thailand (File photo: Xinhua/VNA)

Bangkok (VNA) – Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on November 10 ordered an immediate suspension of the Thailand – Cambodia peace declaration following a landmine blast that injured Thai soldiers in Sisaket province.

Speaking at the Royal Thai Police headquarters, Anutin said he had been informed of the incident in the Second Army Area and had instructed the defence and foreign ministries to act strictly in line with Thailand’s national interests.

He noted that what has been pursued must now be put on hold until clarity is restored.

The Thai PM also declared his full support for the stance of his country’s military.

Spokesman of the Thai Government Siripong Angkasakulkiat said the Government views the incident as a setback to efforts aimed at reducing tensions, and that the scheduled release of Cambodian prisoners of war on November 12 will also be suspended.

Thailand’s sole objective is to restore normalcy along the border as soon as possible, he added./.

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