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ThailandCambodia Border Clashes Continue as Trump Seeks to Reengage

Bangkok refuses talks without safety guarantees for its citizens.

Overview

  • Cross-border fighting persisted on Dec. 10 with ongoing exchanges of fire and mass evacuations, with AFP reporting more than 500,000 people displaced.
  • The Thai military said at least four Thai soldiers have been killed since the latest clashes flared.
  • Cambodia’s defense ministry reported seven civilian deaths as of midday Dec. 10.
  • About 1,200 schools in border areas have suspended classes to avoid the violence, according to local media.
  • President Trump said he will call both leaders to revive mediation efforts, while Thailand’s foreign ministry insists talks are off until Thai nationals’ safety is ensured.