At least seven people have been killed in renewed border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, officials confirmed on Tuesday. Cambodian authorities reported that two civilians were killed overnight in Banteay Meanchey province after Thai forces shelled the area, bringing the total death toll to seven. Earlier, four Cambodian civilians were killed and ten injured in artillery fire along the Preah Vihear and Oddar Meanchey border zones.

The Thai military said one of its soldiers was killed and 18 others wounded since the fighting began on Sunday. Both sides have accused each other of initiating the latest round of hostilities, which included airstrikes and the use of tanks by Thai forces. The violence marks one of the deadliest flare-ups in recent years along the disputed frontier.

The conflict stems from a century-old border disagreement dating back to the French colonial era, with both nations claiming sovereignty over several temple areas. Regional observers warn that continued escalation could undermine ASEAN stability and call for urgent diplomatic intervention.

Thailand’s defense forces conducted airstrikes on Cambodian territory early Monday, December 8, following renewed border clashes. The strikes targeted Cambodian military depots in the Chong En Ma Pass area, which Thai officials claimed stored artillery and mortars used against Thai troops and civilians. Major General Winthai Suvari, head of the Thai military’s public affairs office, confirmed the operation, describing it as a response to a Cambodian attack that killed one Thai soldier and injured two others the previous day.

Cambodia’s military confirmed the airstrikes, stating they occurred around 5:04 a.m. local time and hit army installations. Cambodian officials accused Thailand of ongoing provocations along the border. No immediate reports of casualties or damage were released. The clashes prompted Thailand to evacuate thousands of residents from four border provinces—Buri Ram, Surin, Si Sa Ket, and Ubon Ratchathani—with CNN reporting that up to 70% of border communities have been relocated.

The renewed hostilities raise fears of a wider conflict between the two Southeast Asian neighbors, who have a long history of territorial disputes near ancient temple zones.

Thailand and Cambodia have once again clashed along their shared border, breaking months of uneasy calm. On Sunday, troops from both sides exchanged gunfire in Thailand’s Si Sa Ket province, leaving at least two Thai soldiers injured. The Thai military reported that Cambodian forces opened fire around 2:15 p.m. local time, prompting a retaliatory response that lasted roughly 35 minutes. Thousands of residents from four Thai border provinces were evacuated to safety following the incident.

The skirmish occurred shortly after Thailand lodged a formal complaint at the United Nations, accusing Cambodia of secretly planting landmines inside Thai territory. Bangkok claimed that several Thai and Chinese nationals had been injured by the explosions and urged the UN to investigate. Phnom Penh has not yet issued an official response.

This latest confrontation threatens to unravel the fragile ceasefire brokered last July after a five-day conflict that killed 32 people. Regional observers warn that renewed hostilities could destabilize the broader Southeast Asian border region unless diplomatic channels reopen quickly.

A 65-year-old Thai woman named Chanthirot, bedridden for nearly two years, was mistakenly declared dead by her family after she lost consciousness on Sunday. Believing she had passed away, relatives placed her in a coffin and transported her about four hours to a temple near Bangkok for a free funeral service. However, during preparations for the cremation, faint cries for help were heard from inside the coffin. When opened, the woman was found trembling and waving her hands weakly. A video captured the stunned reactions of her relatives. Medical professionals later confirmed that she had not died but had suffered from extremely low blood sugar levels, causing her to appear lifeless. The incident took place in Phitsanulok province and has drawn widespread attention in Thailand for its shocking and miraculous nature.

Two judges of the 74th Miss Universe competition resigned just three days before the final event, citing concerns over transparency and fairness. Lebanese-French musician Omar Harfouch announced his resignation on Instagram, claiming that an unofficial jury had already selected 30 finalists from 136 contestants without the presence of the official eight-member panel. He alleged that some members of this informal group had personal ties with certain contestants. Shortly after Harfouch’s resignation, French football manager Claude Makélélé also stepped down, citing personal reasons. The Miss Universe Organization denied the allegations, clarifying that no external group was involved in the evaluation process. They explained that Harfouch may have confused the 'Beyond the Crown' initiative—an independent social program with its own committee—with the main competition’s judging process. The final event is scheduled to take place in Bangkok and Phuket, Thailand, on November 21.

US President Donald Trump said he contacted the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia to strengthen a peace deal he co-signed last month, following renewed border clashes between the two Southeast Asian nations. The truce, signed on October 26 in Kuala Lumpur during Trump’s Asia tour, was suspended earlier this week by Thailand after an alleged landmine explosion. Both countries have since exchanged accusations over new fighting that reportedly left one civilian dead. Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that he used the threat of tariffs to help stop further escalation, expressing optimism that the situation would stabilize. The White House confirmed that Malaysia, which has been mediating the conflict, remains involved in efforts to maintain the ceasefire. The long-running dispute centers on overlapping territorial claims dating back to French colonial-era border maps and has previously caused deadly confrontations and mass displacements along the frontier.

U.S. President Donald Trump spoke by phone with the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia following renewed border clashes between the two Southeast Asian neighbors. The conversation, held on Friday, came after both sides accused each other of violating a previously U.S.-brokered ceasefire arranged in Malaysia. The Thai government had suspended the truce last week after a landmine explosion near the border, which reignited hostilities. Cambodia reported that one civilian was killed in the latest exchange of gunfire. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump told reporters he had urged both nations to strengthen their peace commitments, claiming that his threat of tariffs helped halt further escalation. The century-old territorial dispute between Thailand and Cambodia, rooted in colonial-era French maps, continues to fuel periodic violence along their shared frontier. Despite the renewed tension, Trump expressed optimism that both governments would de-escalate and return to dialogue.

Thailand and Cambodia signed a landmark peace agreement on Sunday in the presence of U.S. President Donald Trump, marking a major step toward resolving recent border tensions. Trump, who also signed the document as a witness, was joined by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the ceremony. The signing kicked off Trump’s multi-nation Asia tour, which includes visits to Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea. The trip’s most anticipated moment will be his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where discussions are expected to focus on ending the U.S.-China trade war. Trump also hinted at a possible meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un — their first since 2019. In Japan, he will meet new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi before heading to Busan for the APEC summit and talks with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung.

Cambodia has accused Thailand of playing “eerie, ghostly sounds” along border areas, calling it a form of psychological warfare. The Cambodian Human Rights Commission reported that loudspeaker broadcasts of ghostly wails and airplane engine noises are disturbing villagers’ sleep, causing anxiety, and creating physical discomfort. Former Prime Minister Hun Sen said the commission has lodged a complaint with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk. Thailand has yet to comment. The tensions follow a ceasefire agreement mediated by Malaysia last July. Thailand, in turn, accused Cambodia of laying new landmines along the border, though Cambodia denied the claims, saying Thai soldiers were injured by old landmines from its civil war. The allegations have reignited cross-border disputes and brought the matter to international attention.

Thailand’s parliament has elected Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul as the country’s new prime minister, succeeding ousted Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Backed by the liberal People’s Party, Anutin defeated Pheu Thai’s Chaikasem Nitisiri with over 247 votes, securing a parliamentary majority. He pledged to call general elections within four months, a move that helped win smaller parties’ support. Paetongtarn, Thailand’s youngest-ever premier, was dismissed last month after a court ruled she prioritized personal interests in a leaked call with Hun Sen.

Thailand’s Constitutional Court has removed Prime Minister Pettongtan Shinawatra from office following the leak of a phone call with former Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen. In the recording, Pettongtan criticized her own military and assured Hun Sen of her support, sparking public outrage and nationalist backlash. She had assumed office in August 2024 as Thailand’s youngest prime minister. Lawmakers may now form a new government or call fresh elections if consensus is not reached.

The Thai military has accused Cambodia of violating the ceasefire agreement just hours after it took effect, alleging multiple armed attacks on Thai territory. Cambodia denies these claims. Both nations agreed to an indefinite, unconditional ceasefire after peace talks in Malaysia aimed at ending clashes over a disputed border temple area. Despite tensions, scheduled meetings between commanders are underway. The conflict has caused 38 deaths and displaced nearly 300,000 people. International leaders urge full compliance and peaceful resolution.

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire to end their five-day border conflict. The ceasefire will take effect from midnight Monday local time, following a meeting in Kuala Lumpur. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet called the agreement a step toward restoring normal relations. The talks involved mediation by Malaysia, with the support of the US and China. Earlier, US President Trump urged both leaders to reach a swift ceasefire.

The border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia has intensified into its second day with heavy gunfire from both sides. Thailand has declined third-party mediation offers, insisting the crisis must be resolved through bilateral talks only. The clashes, the most severe in a decade, have killed at least 16 people, mostly Thai civilians. Despite international concern and mediation proposals from the US, China, and Malaysia, Thailand maintains that external involvement is unnecessary. Cambodia condemned Thailand’s recent airstrike as reckless aggression.

Thailand has imposed martial law in eight border provinces following two days of deadly clashes with Cambodia that have killed at least 16 Thais and displaced over 138,000 people. Fighting involving tanks, artillery, and airstrikes has erupted, with both sides blaming each other. Cambodia reported civilian casualties as well. Thailand has expressed readiness for talks, but no response has come from Phnom Penh. The UN Security Council has called an emergency meeting amid fears of escalation and economic fallout in the tourism-dependent region.