Thailand-Cambodia Border Clashes Escalate: Death Toll Hits 10, Over 140,000 Displaced

Clashes intensified Tuesday along the disputed 800km border, rooted in the century-old Preah Vihear Temple row, as Thailand’s airstrikes targeted Cambodian positions near UNESCO sites, while Phnom Penh launched rockets and deployed tanks in retaliation. Cambodia’s Interior Ministry reports seven civilians dead and 20 wounded from Thai shelling, including two overnight on a national road; Thailand confirms three soldiers killed by indirect fire and grenades.

Thailand-Cambodia Fighting

Fighting expanded to Trat province’s coast, where Thai navy expelled Cambodian troops amid drone accusations. Over 140,000 evacuees—up from 125,000—crowd 500+ shelters in temples, racetracks, and schools across Oddar Meanchey, Preah Vihear, and Siem Reap provinces. Former PM Hun Sen urged restraint after a 48-hour pause for evacuations. UN chief Guterres calls for de-escalation; Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim echoes peace pleas. Regional SEA Games security tightens as Cambodia pulls athletes, fearing spillover. Both vow to defend sovereignty, derailing Trump’s July-brokered truce.

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