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ThailandCambodia Clashes Enter Third Day as Trump Pledges Calls to Stop Fighting

President Trump plans direct calls following the collapse of a U.S.-backed truce.

Overview

  • More than 500,000 people have been evacuated from border areas, including over 400,000 in Thailand and 101,229 in Cambodia, according to official figures.
  • Cambodia reports nine civilian deaths and 20 serious injuries, while Thailand says four soldiers were killed and 68 wounded.
  • Thai leaders signal operations will continue, with the prime minister backing planned military actions and a senior general vowing to cripple Cambodia’s military capability.
  • Cambodian officials say they are ready to talk and accuse Thailand of striking civilian areas, which Bangkok denies while asserting its airstrikes target military sites; fighting has spread across multiple provinces with air, artillery, drone and naval activity reported.
  • Cambodia has withdrawn from the Southeast Asian Games hosted by Thailand, citing safety concerns raised by athletes’ families.