Why it matters:
The clashes may lead to a dangerous escalation in long-simmering border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia. Both countries are ASEAN members, and instability threatens regional security and economic cooperation.
The big picture:
The Thai-Cambodian border has been a flashpoint for decades, with disputes over territory and historic temples. Past clashes have triggered nationalist sentiment and strained diplomatic ties.
Key points:
- Cambodian officials report three civilians injured, one killed, in Oddar Meanchey.
- Evacuations are underway amid fears of further strikes.
- The escalation comes as both countries face domestic political pressures that may fuel nationalist rhetoric.
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