- Airstrike Confirmed:
A Thai F-16 fighter jet bombed targets in Cambodia on Thursday amid rising tensions over a border dispute.
- Of six jets deployed, one fired into Cambodian territory, destroying a military target.
- Of six jets deployed, one fired into Cambodian territory, destroying a military target.
- Blame Game Continues:
- Thailand accuses Cambodia of laying new landmines, which injured soldiers.
- Cambodia says the airstrikes are a “reckless and brutal military aggression” and claims Thai troops crossed into their land first.
- Thailand accuses Cambodia of laying new landmines, which injured soldiers.
- Civilian Impact:
- At least 2 civilians killed, 40,000 evacuated from 86 Thai border villages.
- Artillery fire hit homes near the Ta Moan Thom temple.
- At least 2 civilians killed, 40,000 evacuated from 86 Thai border villages.
- Diplomatic Fallout:
- Thailand recalled its ambassador and is expelling Cambodia’s envoy.
- A leaked phone call between Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Cambodia’s ex-PM Hun Sen sparked a political storm, leading to her suspension.
- Thailand recalled its ambassador and is expelling Cambodia’s envoy.
- Historical Dispute:
- The 817 km border has long been undemarcated and disputed, with past clashes including a deadly artillery exchange in 2011.
- The 817 km border has long been undemarcated and disputed, with past clashes including a deadly artillery exchange in 2011.
- Landmine Controversy:
- Thailand claims new landmines were laid recently by Cambodia.
- Cambodia denies this, saying the mines are remnants of civil war.
- Thailand claims new landmines were laid recently by Cambodia.
- Leaders Speak Out:
- Thailand’s acting PM Phumtham Wechayachai: “We have to be careful… will follow international law.”
- Thailand’s acting PM Phumtham Wechayachai: “We have to be careful… will follow international law.”
Hun Sen claims two Cambodian provinces were hit by Thai military shelling.