Thailand-Cambodia conflict
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.
Thailand Conducts Airstrikes Against Cambodian Military Facilities Over Chinese-Made Rocket Threat
Dec 09, 2025 02:20 am CST
Thailand launched airstrikes on Cambodian military facilities after intelligence suggested that Chinese-made PHL-03 and Soviet-designed BM-21 rockets could be used against civilian targets. This marks the most serious escalation between the Southeast Asian neighbors since July's conflict, with both sides accusing each other of breaking a U.S. and Malaysia-brokered ceasefire agreement.

