1. Today (24 November 2025), the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters issued an announcement reporting on the results of the inspection of the ASEAN Observer Team-Thailand (AOT-TH) regarding the incident on 10 November 2025, in which Thai soldiers stepped on landmines in the Phu Makua area, Si Sa Ket Province. The findings of the observer mission clearly confirm that the landmines discovered were newly laid PMN-2 anti-personnel landmines.

2. Based on various factors considered during the on-site visit, coupled with the fact that the area in which the incident took place had previously been used as the operating base for Cambodian forces during the armed clashes, it is assessed that the mines were laid during the recent period of heightened tensions, rather than being remnants of old mines as claimed by Cambodia. Furthermore, the coordinates of all mine locations were verified by the AOT-TH through mobile-phone GPS, together with topographic maps in a systematic manner, confirming every location was well within Thai territory.

3. The prompt arrangement for the AOT-TH to conduct an on-site assessment following the incident reaffirms Thailand’s transparency in allowing an independent mechanism to investigate the facts impartially and based on scientific principles and empirical evidence, consistent with international standards. In contrast, the Cambodian side continues to disseminate false and distorted information before the international community, reflecting a lack of sincerity in pursuing a peaceful solution with Thailand.

4. Thailand remains firmly committed to its obligations under the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC) or the Ottawa Convention. Thailand also is committed to fulfilling all agreements under existing bilateral mechanisms and adhering to peaceful means in resolving differences. At the same time, Thailand stands resolute in safeguarding its sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as in ensuring the safety and security of the Thai people, which are the Government’s top priority.