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The Guardian
a day ago
- Politics
- The Guardian
Thailand and Cambodia: how have you been affected by the border dispute?
More than 130,000 people have been evacuated from Thailand, with at least 15 dead, according to Thai authorities, following cross-border clashes with Cambodia. Fighting broke out on Thursday over a long-running border dispute between the neighbouring south-east-Asian countries. Cambodia's national government has not provided details of any casualties or evacuations of civilians but a local official in Oddar Meanchey province told Reuters that one civilian had been killed and five were wounded, with 1,500 families evacuated. We would like to hear from people in both countries about the situation. How have you been affected and have you been evacuated? You can tell us how you have been affected by the situation in Thailand and Cambodia, by filling in the form below or messaging us. Please include as much detail as possible. Please include as much detail as possible. Please note, the maximum file size is 5.7 MB. Please note, the maximum file size is 5.7 MB. Your contact details are helpful so we can contact you for more information. They will only be seen by the Guardian. Your contact details are helpful so we can contact you for more information. They will only be seen by the Guardian. If you include other people's names please ask them first. Contact us on WhatsApp or Signal at +447766780300. For more information, please see our guidance on contacting us via WhatsApp, For true anonymity please use our SecureDrop service instead.
South China Morning Post
2 days ago
- South China Morning Post
First video of the aftermath of Thailand mass shooting
At least six people were killed when a gunman opened fire on crowds at a popular market in Thailand's capital Bangkok on July 28, 2025. The gunman reportedly took his own life, according to Thai authorities. Police are still investigating the motive behind the attack. The mass shooting targeted Or Tor Kor Market, next to the popular tourist site Chatuchak Market, in Bangkok's Bang Sue district. Thailand has the highest rates of gun ownership in Southeast Asia.
BBC News
5 days ago
- Politics
- BBC News
Why are Thailand and Cambodia fighting at the border?
On Thursday, simmering tensions between Thailand and Cambodia exploded into a deadly battle at the least 12 Thai nationals, most of whom are civilians, have been killed, Thai authorities have many people - if any - have lost their lives on the Cambodian side is not side is blaming each other for causing the escalation, which reportedly began with gunfire over the has accused Cambodia of then firing rockets, while Bangkok carried out air strikes on Cambodian military how did we get here - and where is it going? What's behind the tensions? This is not a recent dispute. In fact, the argument between Thailand and Cambodia dates back more than a century, when the borders of the two nations were drawn after the French occupation of officially became hostile in 2008, when Cambodia tried to register an 11th Century temple located in the disputed area as a Unesco World Heritage Site - a move that was met with heated protest from the years there have been sporadic clashes that have seen soldiers and civilians killed on both latest tensions ramped up in May after a Cambodian soldier was killed in a clash. This plunged bilateral ties to their lowest point in more than a the past two months, both countries have imposed border restrictions on one another. Cambodia banned imports from Thailand such as fruits and vegetables, and stopped importing power and internet countries have also strengthened troop presence along the border in recent the full news story here Will it escalate into a full war? Thailand's acting premier Phumtham Wechayachai said that its dispute with Cambodia remains "delicate" and must be addressed with care, and in line with international Prime Minister Hun Manet said his country wants to resolve the dispute peacefully and that it has "no choice" but to "respond with armed force against armed aggression".While there have been serious exchanges of fire in the past, they de-escalated relatively quickly - a path our correspondent Jonathan Head thinks will be followed he warns, there's a lack of leadership with the strength and confidence to pull back from this confrontation in both countries at the can read more of his analysis here. Is it safe to travel to Thailand and Cambodia? The fighting as it stands is very localised, and as yet the British Foreign Office has not issued a specific travel advisory at the time of it had already urged travellers to take "extra care" in the area following the closure of the border crossings in recent weeks - "especially at tourist destinations such as the Preah Vihear temple, the Ta Kwai temple and the Ta Muen Thom temple".You can check the latest travel advice on the FCDO China has urged its citizens in Cambodia to avoid the Thai border.
Washington Post
6 days ago
- Politics
- Washington Post
Border dispute heats up: What's behind the clash between Thailand and Cambodia
BANGKOK — Armed clashes broke out Thursday between Thailand and Cambodia in long-disputed border areas, rapidly escalating months-long tensions. The fighting included gunfire exchanges and shelling and rocket fire , which Thai authorities said killed at least nine Thai civilians and injured 14 others in three provinces. Thailand responded with air strikes.
The Independent
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Independent
Border dispute heats up: What's behind the clash between Thailand and Cambodia
Armed clashes broke out Thursday between Thailand and Cambodia in long-disputed border areas, rapidly escalating months-long tensions. The fighting included gunfire exchanges and shelling and rocket fire, which Thai authorities said killed at least nine Thai civilians and injured 14 others in three provinces. Thailand responded with air strikes. It was the second armed confrontation since a Cambodian soldier was shot dead in May and a major escalation that came hours after the two countries downgraded diplomatic relations following a land mine explosion that injured Thai soldiers. Clashes are ongoing in at least six areas along the border, the Thai Defense Ministry said. The first clash Thursday morning happened in an area near the ancient Ta Muen Thom temple along the border of Surin and Cambodia's Oddar Meanchey province. Here's what to know about the dispute between the two Southeast Asian neighbors. How the dispute began The dispute flared in May after armed forces of Thailand and Cambodia briefly fired at each other in a relatively small, contested border area that each country claims as its own. Both sides said they acted in self-defense. One Cambodian soldier was killed. While the countries said afterwards they agreed to de-escalate the situation, Cambodian and Thai authorities continued to implement or threaten measures short of armed force, keeping tensions high. Thailand added tight restrictions at the border with Cambodia that stopped almost all crossings except for students, medical patients and others with essential needs. On Thursday, Thai authorities announced they were sealing the border entirely. Cambodia also banned Thai movies and TV shows, stopped the import of Thai fuel, fruits and vegetables and boycotted some of its neighbor's international internet links and power supply. Fighting sparks political turmoil in Thailand Nationalist passions on both sides have inflamed the situation. Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was suspended from office July 1 to be investigated for possible ethics violations over her handling of the border dispute following a leaked phone call with a senior Cambodian leader. In the June call, Paetongtarn referred to Cambodian former Prime Minister Hun Sen as 'uncle' and criticized Thai military leadership, remarks framed by critics as disrespectful to national sovereignty. Hun Sen was succeeded by his son Hun Manet in 2023 but remains influential as Senate president. He was a longtime friend of her father, Thaksin Shinawatra, a popular but divisive former prime minister, but they became estranged over the border dispute. The leaked call sparked widespread outrage and protests. Paetongtarn's Pheu Thai party-led coalition also weakened when its second-largest partner, the Bhumjaithai Party, withdrew support, citing her perceived softness toward Cambodia. Paetongtarn has apologized and argued her comments were a negotiating tactic. Her ally, former Defense Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, was appointed acting prime minister. Border claims cause periodic tensions Border disputes are long-standing issues that have caused periodic tensions between the two neighbors. Thailand and Cambodia share more than 800 kilometers (500 miles) of land border. The contesting claims stem largely from a 1907 map drawn under French colonial rule that was used to separate Cambodia from Thailand. Cambodia has been using the map as a reference to claim territory, while Thailand has argued the map is inaccurate. The most prominent and violent conflicts have been around the 1,000-year-old Preah Vihear temple. In 1962, the International Court of Justice awarded sovereignty over the temple area to Cambodia. The ruling became a major irritant in bilateral relations. Cambodia went back to the court in 2011, following several clashes between its army and Thai forces that killed about 20 people and displaced thousands. The court reaffirmed the ruling in Cambodia's favor in 2013. Cambodia has again turned to the international court to resolve the border disputes but Thailand has rejected the court's jurisdiction.
