Thailand has announced the suspension of its recently signed border agreement with Cambodia, citing ongoing security concerns. The decision comes just two weeks after the deal was ceremoniously signed in Malaysia under the auspices of former U.S. President Donald Trump. The Thai government’s move follows a landmine explosion near the Cambodian border in Sisaket province, which left several Thai soldiers injured, including one who lost a foot. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, addressing the media, stated that the security threat in the region ‘has not actually decreased,’ aligning with the stance of the country’s defense chiefs. Cambodia, however, has reaffirmed its commitment to the agreement, which was intended to bring lasting peace after border clashes in July that resulted in over 40 deaths and displaced 300,000 people. The disputed border, a century-old issue stemming from the French occupation of Cambodia, has been a recurring source of conflict. The October agreement, referred to as the ‘Joint Declaration by the Prime Ministers of Thailand and Cambodia on the Outcomes of Their Meeting in Kuala Lumpur,’ included provisions for the withdrawal of heavy weapons and the establishment of an interim observer team. The next phase was expected to involve the release of 18 Cambodian soldiers detained in Thailand. Despite the suspension, both nations had initially expressed optimism about the deal’s potential to stabilize the region.