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Thailand launches air strikes along disputed border area with Cambodia

Tensions flared once again along the Thailand-Cambodia frontier as Bangkok launched air strikes following mutual accusations of violating a previously brokered ceasefire

Updated 10 months ago · Published on 08 Dec 2025 9:51AM

Thailand launches air strikes along disputed border area with Cambodia
The border dispute had briefly escalated into armed conflict in July before diplomatic intervention - December 8, 2025

THAILAND has carried out air strikes along its border with Cambodia after both nations accused each other of breaching a ceasefire agreement, Thai army spokesman Major General Winthai Suvaree confirmed on Monday.

Reuters cited on Monday that the renewed tension follows a July escalation that erupted into a five-day conflict, highlighting the fragile nature of peace along the contested frontier.

“Both sides have alleged violations of the ceasefire, prompting the Thai military to respond with air operations to protect our territory,” Major General Suvaree stated.

Earlier this year, the conflict appeared to have been resolved diplomatically when US President Donald Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim facilitated a ceasefire agreement.

The expanded accord, signed in Kuala Lumpur in October under the watchful eyes of the two leaders, was intended to prevent further hostilities.

Despite this, the latest incidents underscore the ongoing volatility of the border region and the challenges in enforcing lasting peace.

The international community has urged both Bangkok and Phnom Penh to exercise restraint and return to dialogue to prevent further escalation.

The situation remains fluid, with both countries monitoring military movements and seeking to avoid a repeat of the July clashes, which resulted in casualties and displacement along the border.

Observers warn that sustained diplomatic engagement will be crucial to ensuring long-term stability in the disputed area. - December 8, 2025

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