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Thailand–Cambodia Fighting Escalates as Evacuations Exceed Half a Million

President Trump plans calls to both leaders after a fragile truce collapsed.

Overview

  • Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul vowed to continue the campaign, while Cambodian leader Hun Sen promised a forceful response.
  • Thai officials say more than 400,000 people have been moved to shelters across four border provinces.
  • Cambodia reports over 127,000 villagers evacuated and says nine civilians, including an infant, were killed with 46 injured.
  • The Thai army reports five soldiers killed and dozens wounded since renewed clashes followed a Sunday skirmish that breached the ceasefire.
  • Trump says he expects to speak with both leaders on Thursday and claims credit for helping broker the previous ceasefire.