Will the New Conflict at the Thailand-Cambodia Border Trigger a War? What Happened?
Major General Tanate Suwari, a Thai Army spokesperson, stated that tensions have resurfaced along the border between Thailand and Cambodia after both countries accused each other of violating the ceasefire agreement.
Known information so far:
Both Thailand and Cambodia claim their actions are purely defensive in nature.
The risk of escalation remains high, especially in sensitive areas along the border cultural protection zones.
Thailand's side:
The Thai military reported gunfights occurred in two locations in Ubon Ratchathani province.
According to Thai data, the Cambodian army used light weapons and conducted indirect fire in the Chong An Ma area of the southern Nyan region in Ubon Ratchathani province.
It is reported that the attack targeted the Anupong military base in Thailand, resulting in at least one Thai soldier killed and several others injured.
Thailand also accused Cambodia of firing BM-21 rockets at civilian areas in Buriram province, but there were no reports of casualties.
The Thai military stated that they used light weapons and conducted indirect fire in accordance with regulations.
The Royal Thai Air Force carried out an air strike on a Cambodian military outpost at Chong An Ma Pass.
The targets of the air strike included military facilities such as armories, command posts, and supply routes, which were considered a threat to Thai territory.
The Royal Thai Air Force reported that Cambodia has mobilized heavy weapons, redeployed combat forces, and prepared for fire support.
The escalation of the situation led to the evacuation of more than 35,000 residents along the border.
Cambodia's side:
The Cambodian Ministry of Defense denied all the accusations from Thailand, calling them "false information."
On the contrary, Cambodia accused Thailand of launching attacks on two of its military positions after a prolonged standoff in the area. Cambodia emphasized that its army did not retaliate.
Colonel Malai Sotchetta, a spokesperson for the Cambodian Ministry of Defense, said that Thailand had repeatedly shelled multiple areas near the Tamuan Thong Temple and Preah Vihear Temple.
Previously, the territorial disputes between the two countries escalated into a five-week war in July, and after mediation by US President Donald Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Thailand and Cambodia reached a ceasefire agreement.
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