Dear Love Thailand Community,

The past 48 hours have witnessed a grave escalation in the long-simmering border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia, marking the most severe military confrontation in over a decade. As your trusted source for updates, we outline the latest developments, Thailand’s response, and critical implications for our nation.

⚔️ Current Military Situation

• Intensified Hostilities: Fighting has expanded to 12 locations along the 800-km border (primarily in Surin, Sisaket, Ubon Ratchathani, and Buriram provinces), with sustained exchanges of heavy artillery, rockets (including BM-21 systems by Cambodia), and Thai airstrikes via F-16 jets 3910.

• Casualties: Tragically, 15 Thai lives (14 civilians, 1 soldier) and 1 Cambodian civilian have been confirmed lost. Over 60 Thai civilians/soldiers are injured 4910.

• Allegations of Escalation:

  • Cambodia accuses Thailand of using cluster munitions (banned internationally) in Preah Vihear—a claim Thailand has not addressed 49.

  • Thailand asserts Cambodia targeted civilian zones, including a hospital in Surin—potentially constituting war crimes 910.

🚨 Humanitarian Crisis

• Mass Evacuations: 138,000+ Thai civilians have fled border villages to shelters in Surin, Sisaket, Buriram, and Ubon Ratchathani. Cambodian evacuations exceed 20,000 910.

• Critical Needs: Thailand’s Interior Ministry has established 300+ evacuation centers providing food, water, and medical aid. Elderly and disabled residents face severe mobility challenges 410.

Table: Key Impact Statistics

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