Latest battle reports from Thai media:

1. The Thai military denied that an F-16 fighter jet was shot down;

2. Residents in the four border provinces of Thailand: Surin, Buriram, Si Sa Ket, and Ubon Ratchathani have been evacuated urgently;

3. The Phan Nhon Thong Hospital that was attacked has been evacuated;

4. Six F-16s were deployed to strike the 8th and 9th Infantry Divisions of Cambodia;

5. The Thai embassy in Phnom Penh urged Thais in Cambodia to leave as soon as possible;

Regarding the conflict between Cambodia and Thailand, it is still at a low intensity level, with both sides firing at each other within their own territories. It has not been stated that they have entered each other's territory for combat, but rather they are engaging in mutual attacks using long-range artillery. As for the intense gunfights and artillery exchanges, both sides have shown a certain level of restraint, aware that entering the other's border would constitute an invasion, and they need to maintain their image and avoid appearing as aggressors.

Therefore, this border conflict is essentially a way for both sides to vent their anger. After the recording incident, both Cambodia and Thailand were very angry. Especially Thailand, which could have had Prime Minister Puea Thongtan come to calm things down, but the recording was disclosed. The perpetrators continued to stir up the situation, leading to the suspension of Prime Minister Puea Thongtan's position, which escalated the situation further, resulting in intense gunfights and artillery exchanges.

Thailand has suffered significant losses, and Thai media has many top news accounts that have been continuously reporting on Thailand's losses. However, Cambodia does not seem to have any top news accounts, and has not released any recent updates. Overall, Cambodia seems to be at a disadvantage because the Thai Air Force has deployed six F-16 fighter jets for aerial strikes, which has escalated the conflict, possibly leading to some minor clashes.

In general, the conflict should be stopped, as both Cambodia and Thailand have long-standing grievances against each other. Now, they are expressing their anger, which is an important emotional release, showing their determination to fight to the end.

Once both sides have sufficiently vented their emotions, the northern superpower should step in to mediate, and both sides should hold peace talks. Otherwise, if the situation continues to escalate, it could become quite dangerous, and it should not continue to be fought anymore.

Escalation of Tensions Between Cambodia and Thailand

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