Escalating Border Tensions: Thailand Launches Air Strikes

Thailand has conducted air strikes along its contested border with Cambodia amid escalating tensions. The renewed conflict follows accusations of ceasefire breaches, resulting in casualties and mass evacuations. Historical territorial disputes between the two nations have repeatedly led to violent clashes despite peace attempts.

In a dramatic escalation of tensions, Thailand conducted air strikes along its disputed border with Cambodia early this week. This move follows allegations of ceasefire violations as both nations engage in a renewed conflict.

According to the Thai military, the air strikes came after Cambodian forces allegedly fired on them. The clashes, which erupted in eastern Ubon Ratchathani province, have already resulted in one Thai soldier killed and several others wounded.

Historically, the two countries have struggled with territorial disputes dating back over a century. These areas, initially marked in 1907 by France, have seen repeated conflicts, including a recent five-day war. As tensions escalate, over 385,000 Thai civilians are being evacuated from the contested regions.

(With inputs from agencies.)