Thailand

TMAC released more than 5km2 of mined area in 2024, mostly through technical survey (TS). The Thai and Cambodia prime ministers met in February 2024 and agreed in principle on expediting border mine clearance but the two nations’ defence ministers who met in the Joint Border Committee did not reach agreement on areas for clearance. Escalating border tensions erupted into heavy cross-border fighting in July 2025. In submissions to the president of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC), Thailand accused Cambodia of having recently placed anti-personnel (AP) mines that Thailand found in Ubon Ratchathani and Si Sa Ket provinces.

• Thailand should prioritise mine clearance in its political, diplomatic, and military engagement with Cambodia on resolving conflict on their border.

• Thailand and Cambodia should precisely define the border area where demining cannot proceed pending agreed demarcation and expedite clearance of the rest.

• The Thai Mine Action Centre (TMAC) should complete its review of national mine action standards and expedite their implementation.

• Thailand should develop and disclose plans for the management of residual contamination.

Click here to download the "Clearing the Mines 2025" report for Thailand.