The Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement at midnight on the 10th, saying that the Cambodian government 'firmly denies' Thailand’s accusation that Cambodia planted new landmines along the Cambodia–Thailand border.
The statement pointed out that most of the minefields along the Cambodia–Thailand border are remnants from Cambodia’s civil war in the 1970s. Due to the rugged terrain and the undefined border in those areas, the mines have yet to be cleared. The Cambodian government expressed serious concern over Thailand’s decision to suspend the implementation of the Peace Joint Statement, and stated that Cambodia will continue to commit to implementing the Peace Joint Statement.
On the morning of the 10th, a landmine explosion occurred in Si Sa Ket province along the Thai–Cambodian border, injuring two Thai soldiers. Thai Prime Minister Anutin said he has instructed relevant departments to consider protesting Cambodia to the ASEAN interim observer mission, and decided to suspend implementation of the Thailand–Cambodia Peace Joint Statement.
Since May this year, Thailand and Cambodia have experienced multiple rounds of conflict in the border area over territorial disputes. Due to ongoing tensions, the two countries have closed most border crossings, maintaining only humanitarian passage. On October 26, the two countries signed a Peace Joint Statement during the 47th ASEAN Summit.