Thailand recalls envoy to Cambodia, downgrades diplomatic ties after soldier steps on mine in border areas-Xinhua

Thailand recalls envoy to Cambodia, downgrades diplomatic ties after soldier steps on mine in border areas

Source: Xinhua

Editor: huaxia

2025-07-23 21:57:15

BANGKOK, July 23 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai on Wednesday ordered to downgrade diplomatic relations with Cambodia by recalling the country's ambassador from Phnom Penh after a Thai soldier stepped on a landmine in border areas.

The Prime Minister's office said in a statement that Thailand would also expel Cambodia's ambassador to Thailand. ■