Three Thai civilians were killed as heavy fighting resumed along the Thailand–Cambodia border, the Thai military said. The outbreak followed a Sunday skirmish that wounded two Thai soldiers and undercut a U.S.-backed cease-fire that had paused five days of July fighting. Officials report about two dozen deaths overall and hundreds of thousands displaced into temporary shelters or with relatives. The clashes reflect long-standing territorial disputes and have prompted urgent humanitarian concerns.
Three Civilians Killed as Heavy Clashes Resume on Thailand–Cambodia Border
SURIN, Thailand (AP) — Three Thai civilians were killed as intense fighting continued along the Thailand–Cambodia border, the Thai military said Thursday. The fatalities mark the first civilian deaths since renewed clashes began earlier this week.
The latest escalation followed a skirmish on Sunday that wounded two Thai soldiers and undermined a U.S.-backed cease-fire promoted by President Donald Trump that had halted five days of combat in July. Officials say recent exchanges of fire and artillery strikes have left roughly two dozen people dead overall.
Humanitarian Impact
Hundreds of thousands of people on both sides of the frontier have been displaced by the fighting. Many have relocated to temporary shelters or moved in with relatives, local authorities and relief groups reported. The displacement has created urgent needs for food, shelter and medical assistance in affected provinces.
Context
The clashes stem from longstanding territorial disputes along the border. While intermittent skirmishes have flared in the past, this round of violence marks a significant uptick in scale and civilian harm. Thai military officials say they continue to monitor and respond to the security situation, and calls for de-escalation from regional and international actors remain ongoing.
Note: Casualty figures and displacement estimates are based on statements from Thai military and local officials; numbers may change as further reporting and verification continue.
