Thailand-Cambodia relations have reached a new, dangerous low, with both sides trading fire. At the crux of it is a decades-long spat over parts of the Emerald Triangle, where their borders meet Laos and several ancient temples stand. The row flared into deadly military clashes more than 15 years ago. Cambodia is seeking international mediation, but Thailand has long rejected the International Court of Justice’s jurisdiction in these matters. Dr Gregory Raymond, a senior lecturer at the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre at the Australian National University, shared more about the latest border clashes.
Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia has once again erupted along their disputed border, leading to casualties, diplomatic breakdowns and renewed military action. The conflict, centered around overlapping territorial claims near ancient temples, has intensified in recent days following a series of armed incidents, including landmine explosions, artillery fire and reported airstrikes. On Thursday, Thailand deployed F16 fighter jets to strike military targets in Cambodia. As both sides traded airstrikes, Thailand reported that Cambodian strikes have killed at least 11 civilians. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on Thursday requested the UN Security Council convene an “urgent meeting”. Meanwhile, Thailand’s acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said the situation with Cambodia requires careful handling.
Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia has once again erupted along their disputed border, leading to casualties, diplomatic breakdowns and renewed military action. The conflict, centered around overlapping territorial claims near ancient temples, has intensified in recent days following a series of armed incidents, including landmine explosions, artillery fire and reported airstrikes. On Thursday, Thailand deployed F16 fighter jets to strike military targets in Cambodia. As both sides traded airstrikes, Thailand reported that Cambodian strikes have killed at least 11 civilians. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on Thursday requested the UN Security Council convene an “urgent meeting”. Meanwhile, Thailand’s acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said the situation with Cambodia requires careful handling.
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