US EditionA Look at Soaring Border Tensions Between Cambodia and Thailand
- On May 28, Cambodian and Thai troops exchanged gunfire at a disputed border area between Preah Vihear and Ubon Ratchathani provinces, killing one Cambodian soldier during a 10-minute clash.
- The incident reignited long-standing tensions over undefined sections of their 820-kilometer shared border and centuries-old temples claimed by both sides, prompting Cambodia to bring the matter before the International Court of Justice for resolution.
- Following the clash, both sides increased troop deployments and held a two-day Joint Boundary Commission meeting in Phnom Penh on June 15 that ended without resolution, while a Cambodian solidarity march supporting government territorial claims drew approximately 150,000 participants.
- On June 18, the conservative Bhumjaithai Party exited Thailand’s coalition government, accusing Paetongtarn Shinawatra of harming national sovereignty, while a previous Thai foreign minister cautioned that conflict between the two nations would be disastrous.
- The standoff reflects deep historical grievances and political sensitivities as both governments pledge peaceful dialogue and emphasize respect for sovereignty, despite conflicting narratives and ongoing cyber disruptions linked to the dispute.
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Accompanied by gunshots and threats, the smouldering border conflict with Cambodia escalates again. For Thailand this comes at an untimely time.
·Zürich, Switzerland
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A look at soaring border tensions between Cambodia and Thailand
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cambodia’s capital Phnom Penh on Wednesday for a march to show their solidarity with the government and military, amid soaring tensions with neighboring Thailand following a border row that erupted last month. Here’s what to know about the latest dispute between the two Southeast Asian neighbors. What was the latest conflict about? The recent dispute was triggered in May after a…
·Albuquerque, United States
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Thousands of Cambodians join government rally as border dispute with Thailand intensifies
By Chayut Setboonsarng and Chantha Lach
·Colorado Springs, United States
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