Bangkok: Thailand urged the world to keep a close eye on Cambodia after it continued to lay landmines against Thai soldiers. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is preparing to lead a diplomatic mission to Ubon Ratchathani and Sisaket this Saturday. The army is ready to deploy military observers on August 18, stating that Cambodia must immediately cease its violations of human rights and Thai sovereignty.

According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, Government Spokesperson and member of the Thai-Cambodian Border Situation Administration (CBSA), revealed that the Thai government wishes to clarify the facts to the international community. Thailand is urging Cambodia to cease laying anti-personnel mines, which violates international law, the Ottawa Convention, and basic humanitarian principles.

The government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is preparing to lead a diplomatic delegation, particularly representatives from embassies of countries party to the Ottawa Convention, to Ubon Ratchathani and Sisaket provinces on Saturday, August 16, 2025. The delegation will travel to Ubon Ratchathani and then to Pha Mo I Daeng in Sisaket Province to receive a briefing and discuss the work of Humanitarian Mine Action Unit 2 in the Phu Makhuea area. They will then inspect the civilian damage area at Ban Nong Mek, Sao Thong Chai Subdistrict, Kantharalak District, and Phum Sorol Witthaya School, where they will receive a briefing from representatives.

In addition, the Royal Thai Army has scheduled a temporary military observer team (Interim Observer Team: IOT) to visit the area between 18-20 August 2025.

Mr. Chirayu reiterated that the Thai government is committed to upholding international law, respecting humanitarian principles, and is ready to disclose the facts to the international community to demonstrate Thailand’s commitment to a peaceful and just resolution of the situation. The government will actively pursue all avenues to protect the sovereignty and safety of the Thai people.