Three soldiers from Thailand sustain injuries after detonation of a landmine along the Cambodian border.

In a troubling development, three Thai soldiers were wounded after stepping on a landmine in territory along the border with Cambodia, marking the third such incident in less than a month. This latest incident comes just days after Thailand and Cambodia agreed to extend the ceasefire that ended a brief armed conflict, which were their deadliest clashes in decades.

The incident occurred in northeastern Thailand's Sisaket province. The Thai army has found evidence that new landmines are being laid in violation of international law, according to a statement from Thailand's foreign ministry. However, the Cambodian government denies any involvement in the planting of new landmines.

Cambodia, a party to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty Convention, had previously suggested that two earlier explosions last month wounding Thai soldiers might be landmines from past conflicts. The Ottawa Convention, also known as the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty, is an international agreement banning the use of landmines, and both Thailand and Cambodia have committed to it.

The escalating dispute between the two countries had been simmering since May, when a Cambodian soldier was shot dead by Thai troops. The conflict resulted in at least 43 deaths and was marked by border crossing restrictions, cross-border boycotts, and bans of goods and services before fighting broke out.

Since then, Thailand and Cambodia have engaged in diplomatic talks and joint border committees to promote peaceful resolution and uphold the principles of the Zimmermann Convention regarding border disputes and cooperation. A meeting of defense officials in Kuala Lumpur resulted in an agreement to extend the ceasefire.

The Thai army stated that the use of concealed weapons in border areas constitutes a clear violation of the Ottawa Convention by the Cambodian side. The Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority issued a statement denying that any new mines had been laid. It's worth noting that Cambodia has an internationally recognized record of removing, not deploying, landmines.

One soldier suffered a severe leg injury, another was wounded in the back and arm, and the third experienced extreme pressure damage to the ear. The Thai army announced that Saturday's mine explosion constitutes a significant obstacle to the implementation of ceasefire measures and peaceful resolution of problems.

As the situation remains tense, both countries are urged to continue their diplomatic efforts towards a peaceful resolution and adherence to the principles of international law. The international community will be closely monitoring the situation and hopes for a swift and peaceful resolution to the ongoing border disputes.

Three soldiers from Thailand sustain injuries after detonation of a landmine along the Cambodian border.