BANGKOK: Thailand’s army warned that it may have to “exercise the right of self-defense” in response to continuing incidents it blames on Cambodia, in which Thai soldiers patrolling along the two countries’ border have been wounded by land mines. A statement from Thai Army spokesperson Maj. Gen.

Thailand and Cambodia agreed to allow observers from Asean to inspect disputed border areas and prevent further hostilities.

Recent landmine incident along Thailand-Cambodia border violates Ottawa Convention, escalating tensions despite ceasefire agreement.