Tensions Rise as Thai-Cambodia Border Clashes Escalate

Fighting erupted between Thailand and Cambodia in multiple locations, prompting Thailand to close border checkpoints. Cambodia deployed drones and troops armed with rocket-propelled grenades, leading to an exchange of gunfire between the two nations' forces.

Hostilities between Thailand and Cambodia intensified as clashes occurred at no fewer than six locations along their shared border. In response, Thailand's military has shut down all checkpoints, according to a statement from a Thai military official on Thursday.

Rear Admiral Surasant Kongsiri reported that Cambodia escalated the situation by deploying drones and troops equipped with rocket-propelled grenades in the early hours of Thursday.

The altercation reached a critical point when Cambodian troops fired upon Thai soldiers, compelling a forceful counter-response to the aggressors.

(With inputs from agencies.)