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Behind the deadly Thailand-Cambodia border clashes
Bloomberg Televisionยท2025-07-25 09:14

Geopolitical Risk & Regional Stability - A century-old border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia has escalated into deadly conflict, resulting in at least 14 deaths [1] - The conflict stems from differing maps based on Thailand's treaties with France during Cambodia's colonial era, leading to sovereignty disputes [2] - Tensions have been brewing since a previous skirmish in May that resulted in the death of a Cambodian soldier [2] - Cambodia is seeking intervention from the UN Security Council following renewed conflict in July [4] Political Instability - Thailand's Prime Minister is facing potential removal from office due to her handling of the border dispute, triggered by a leaked phone call with the former Cambodian Prime Minister [4] - The political crisis in Thailand was ignited in June following domestic backlash related to the Prime Minister's handling of the dispute [4] Military Action & Security Measures - Thailand has deployed F-16 fighter jets to attack Cambodian army bases [1] - Thailand is prepared to intensify self-defense measures if Cambodia continues its attacks [4]