Thaksin declined China's mediation, determined to make Hun Sen pay the price, and Thai-Cambodian tanks have already started fighting.

The situation between Thailand and Cambodia has been quite unstable recently. Our side has spoken out, hoping that both countries can resolve the issue through dialogue. However, Thaksin's refusal seems to indicate that he is determined to completely break with Cambodia and fight to the death. Following Thaksin's words, both Thailand and Cambodia have sent their tanks to the front lines, engaging in close-range combat.

Not long after the new round of conflict between Thailand and Cambodia broke out, neighboring countries began to actively call for peace. The regional superpower China expressed that it is actively mediating. Its position is clear: it hopes that the two countries can quickly sit down for talks and peacefully resolve this matter.

In addition to China, nearby Malaysia and Vietnam also joined the efforts to promote peace. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar made a call to Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and acting Thai Prime Minister Prawit, trying to urge both sides to cease fire and negotiate as soon as possible.

Vietnam directly made a clear statement at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, calling on both sides to exercise restraint and not escalate the situation. However, it is obvious from the results on the 24th and 25th that Thailand and Cambodia basically do not seem to be listening to advice.

At night on the 24th, Thaksin responded on social media to all countries involved in the mediation, expressing gratitude and then hoping that the countries would give Thailand some time to thoroughly teach "sly Hun Sen" a lesson.

This statement by Thaksin can represent Thailand's current attitude. From the current situation, the Thai military seems to be temporarily in the upper hand. Under the full-scale resentment from the country's leaders down to the soldiers who step on landmines, they are naturally filled with anger and prepared to strike the enemy with strong morale.

For Thaksin himself, Hun Sen's previous disclosure of the recording is undoubtedly a betrayal against Thaksin, Prawit, and even the entire family, putting the whole family into a crisis where they struggle to firmly establish themselves in politics. Therefore, from any angle, Thaksin is very eager to eliminate Hun Sen.

Hun Sen, upon seeing Thaksin's remarks, quickly retaliated, stating that Thaksin himself is a person who betrays trust, and also took the moral high ground to dig up the old account of Thaksin's persecution of Muslims in 2004, condemning Thaksin for endangering the people.

Interestingly, there are now rumors online that Hun Sen has already fled to South Korea. However, Hun Sen posted a picture of an indoor online meeting to prove that he hasn't left, but this picture proves nothing.

On the day of the 24th, during the daytime, Thai and Cambodian rockets, fighter jets, and bombs were thrown at each other. At night, Thaksin and Hun Sen had a verbal battle. On the 25th, the conflict escalated again, and this time it was more significant. Thai fighter jets, artillery, drones, and US-made M60A1 tanks were all brought to the front lines for attacks. Cambodia, on the other hand, brought a lot of artillery to repeatedly bomb the Thai border areas.

It has been reported that Thai T-84 and M60 tanks have already engaged with Cambodian T-55 and 59 tanks, and the Cambodian side has already blown up a Thai tank into scrap. This indicates that the number of casualties on both sides will inevitably increase.

Currently, both Thailand and Cambodia have prepared to go to court at the United Nations. It is reported that the relevant meeting will be held at the United Nations on the 26th Beijing Time. China's representative to the United Nations has also begun active mediation. From the verbal battle between Thaksin and Hun Sen, it seems that the conflict may continue for a while, but negotiations are the effective way to solve the problem.

Escalation of Tension Between Cambodia and Thailand

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