Southeast Asian tensions
Cambodia-Thailand Border Conflict Displaces Half a Million as Death Toll Rises to 14
Dec 11, 2025 02:22 am CST
Intensifying border clashes between Cambodia and Thailand have forced over 500,000 civilians to flee their homes, with at least 14 fatalities reported. The territorial dispute centers around ancient temples along their 800-kilometer frontier, with both sides blaming each other for the renewed violence. Despite previous ceasefire efforts mediated by the US, China, and ASEAN, fighting has spread to five provinces on both sides, prompting international calls for de-escalation.
The Escalating Border Conflict Between Thailand and Cambodia: Historical Disputes and Failed Peace Efforts
Dec 09, 2025 03:17 pm CST
The longstanding territorial conflict between Thailand and Cambodia has reignited despite recent US-mediated peace efforts. Rooted in disputes over a 1907 colonial-era map and historical enmity, the conflict involves military actions, prisoner retention, and propaganda campaigns from both sides. Beyond security concerns, the renewed fighting threatens tourism recovery and regional stability while revealing the complex interplay of historical animosity and modern geopolitical interests in Southeast Asia.