A longstanding border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia has erupted into deadly violence. Thai F-16 fighter jets carried out airstrikes targeting Cambodian positions, killing nine civilians and injuring at least 14 in Thailand. Both countries are blaming each other for the aggression. As a result, nearly 40,000 residents from the border areas have been evacuated. Diplomatic relations have deteriorated, with both nations imposing trade and diplomatic restrictions. Analysts warn the conflict may escalate further unless de-escalation steps are taken immediately.

Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has been appointed acting Prime Minister for just one day after Petongtarn Shinawatra was suspended by the Constitutional Court. The suspension followed a leaked phone call with Cambodian leader Hun Sen, raising concerns over ethical breaches. Suriya began his brief tenure by attending a ceremony marking the 93rd anniversary of the Prime Minister’s Office. He will transfer power to Phumtham Wechayachai on Thursday following a cabinet reshuffle. Suriya made no public comments, calling only the power handover his priority.

Thousands gathered in Bangkok demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Pita Tangtarn Sinawatra after a leaked phone conversation revealed controversial remarks about Cambodia and the Thai military. The scandal led to a key coalition party withdrawing support, weakening the government’s majority. Protesters, including many senior citizens and former Yellow Shirt activists, accused the PM of betraying national sovereignty. The political divide between pro-Thaksin Red Shirts and monarchy-backed Yellow Shirts deepens amid growing unrest.

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, with tremors felt in neighboring Bangladesh and Thailand. While Bangladesh reported no significant damage, a high-rise under construction collapsed in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district, trapping 43 construction workers. The quake caused cracks in roads and debris to fall from buildings. Myanmar’s Fire Services Department stated, “We have begun investigations in Yangon to assess casualties and damage, but no official reports are available yet.”