Deadly clashes have occurred along the Thai-Cambodian border, resulting in the deaths of at least 11 civilians and one soldier on the Thai side. The diplomatic crisis between the Southeast Asian nations has worsened since a May confrontation that killed one Cambodian soldier. The situation has been worsening since a May confrontation that killed one Cambodian soldier, with nationalist sentiments inflaming tensions on both sides. Thai military sources reported the heaviest casualties in Si Sa Ket province, where six people died during an attack on a petrol station. At least 14 others sustained injuries across three border provinces. Thai forces launched air attacks against Cambodian military positions, while Cambodia reported Thai jets bombing a road near the historic Preah Vihear temple. The Thai Ministry of Defence spokesperson confirmed ongoing fighting in at least six border areas. Cambodia downgraded diplomatic relations with Thailand to their lowest level, expelling the Thai ambassador and recalling all Cambodian embassy staff from Bangkok. The Thai army reported that it detected an unmanned aerial vehicle before spotting six armed Cambodian soldiers approaching Thailand’s position.
The Thai-Cambodian border dispute has escalated into deadly clashes. Thuy #647
