Group 1 - The core issue of the conflict between Thailand and Cambodia stems from territorial disputes and the failure of previous agreements, leading to renewed hostilities shortly after a peace agreement was signed [2][3] - The conflict escalated from light weapon exchanges to full-scale military operations involving air and naval forces within a week, indicating a significant increase in military engagement [2][3][7] - The Thai military has adopted a strategy of air superiority and armored advances, utilizing advanced weaponry to target Cambodian military positions and infrastructure [9][11] Group 2 - The economic implications of the conflict are significant, as Cambodia's casino and online gambling industries are crucial for its economic growth, and attacks on these sectors could lead to severe economic repercussions [12][14] - The military actions are also politically motivated, with leaders in both countries using the conflict to consolidate power and rally domestic support amid internal pressures [13][14] - The international response has been limited, with ASEAN and the U.S. attempting to mediate, but the effectiveness of such interventions remains uncertain given the ongoing hostilities [15][16]
封锁出海口、精准炸园区,泰柬冲突升级背后,东南亚经济安全陷双重困境
Feng Huang Wang Cai Jing·2025-12-16 14:14