Border Clashes: Renewed Violence Ignites Thai-Cambodian Tensions

Heavy fighting on the Thai-Cambodian border has resulted in civilian casualties and international concern. Renewed conflict stems from territorial disputes, with artillery exchanges and airstrikes causing fatalities and displacements. Diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire are ongoing amid tensions and mutual accusations between the countries.

Three Thai civilians have been killed as intense fighting erupted along the Thai-Cambodian border, marking the first civilian fatalities since combat resumed, reported the Thai military on Thursday.

On Wednesday night, Cambodia launched artillery and mortar attacks on Thai positions, resulting in a heavy exchange of similar weaponry, damaging several targets including Cambodian trucks, according to a Thai Army statement. Fighting has resulted in around two dozen deaths and widespread displacement.

Amid escalating violence, international voices, including Pope Leo XIV, have expressed deep concern, while U.S. President Donald Trump indicated plans to urge a return to the July-brokered ceasefire.

(With inputs from agencies.)