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.