A Chinese citizen sustained injuries from a landmine explosion near the Thailand-Cambodia border on Saturday, November 29, 2025, according to an official statement from the Chinese Embassy in Thailand. The incident highlights ongoing safety challenges in historically contested border areas.
The embassy confirmed immediate coordination with Thai authorities to ensure urgent medical care for the injured individual, who remains in stable condition at a local hospital. Diplomatic staff are maintaining close contact with healthcare providers and government officials to facilitate recovery and necessary support.
This incident coincides with intensified demining efforts by the Cambodian Mine Action Center along the border region, as seen during operations documented earlier this year in July 2025. Millions of unexploded ordnances remain buried across Cambodia after decades of conflict.
The Chinese embassy issued renewed safety advisories urging travelers to exercise extreme caution near border zones, comply with local regulations, and immediately contact diplomatic missions in emergencies. Over 11 million Chinese tourists visited Thailand in the first ten months of 2025, according to regional tourism data.
