Deadly rocket fire, retaliatory airstrikes, and mass civilian evacuations — tensions between Thailand and Cambodia have exploded into one of Southeast Asia’s most serious border clashes in years.
In this episode of World in Focus, we break down: What sparked the violence near the Ta Muen Thom Temple? Conflicting claims from both sides about who fired first? The historic roots of this volatile border dispute. Why nationalist politics and landmines are adding fuel to the fire. How Thailand’s powerful military compares to Cambodia’s. What role might the UN, ASEAN, or international diplomacy play next? With casualties mounting and regional peace at stake, this is a conflict the world can no longer ignore.
