Landmines that sparked Thai-Cambodia clash were likely newly-laid, experts say

Thai military personnel search for landmines as they walk on a patrol route near the forested disputed border between Thailand and Cambodia in the Chong Bok area, following the first incident on July 16 that severed a Thai soldier’s left ankle while he was on patrol, in Ubon Ratchathani province, Thailand, August 27, 2025. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa