Thailand expels Cambodian envoy over landmines

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Thailand recalled its ambassador and expelled Cambodia's envoy after a Thai soldier was injured by newly laid landmines near their disputed border. The Thai foreign ministry lodged a protest, stating the landmines were recently deployed. The government has also closed border checkpoints and is reassessing diplomatic ties. This incident follows previous border skirmishes and accusations of landmine deployment, escalating tensions between the neighboring countries.


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