Summary
A conflict has reignited between Thailand and Cambodia, leading to Thai airstrikes on their disputed border. The fighting escalated after Thai authorities claimed Cambodia attacked first, while Cambodia disputes this. Both nations have had previous clashes and had reached a ceasefire in July 2025.
Key Facts
- Thailand carried out airstrikes against Cambodian forces on the border.
- President Donald Trump had previously claimed credit for a ceasefire in July 2025.
- The renewed fighting between Thailand and Cambodia began with alleged Cambodian attacks in Thailand's Sisaket province.
- A Thai soldier died, and four were injured during these clashes.
- Cambodian forces reportedly fired rockets into a Thai civilian area, but there were no casualties reported.
- Cambodia has disputed Thailand's account of the situation and called for an ASEAN observer mission.
- Former Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen accused Thailand of trying to provoke further conflict.
- The border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia has historic roots, linked to colonial-era maps.
