Summary
Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia has intensified, causing more than 100,000 people to evacuate from their homes in Thailand. The evacuees have taken shelter in various locations, including a sports hall at Surindra Rajabhat University, where they await updates on when it might be safe to return home. The conflict has resulted in at least 14 deaths in Thailand and one in Cambodia.
Key Facts
- Heavy fighting has broken out between Thailand and Cambodia, making many people leave their homes.
- More than 100,000 people in Thailand have evacuated from four provinces by Friday.
- Evacuees are using a university sports hall as a shelter, with nearly 3,000 people staying there.
- The university has turned into a functioning evacuation center, cancelling classes to provide space.
- The provincial hospital is helping with medical needs and mental health services.
- The fighting has caused 14 deaths in Thailand and one in Cambodia.
- People in shelters are unsure when it will be safe to return home.
- About 20,000 people in Cambodia have also evacuated from areas near the border.
