Thai Soldier Killed, Airstrikes Fuel Thailand-Cambodia Border Conflict

• Renewed tensions on the Thai-Cambodian border after a clash resulted in a Thai soldier's death and injuries.
• Thailand launched airstrikes, claiming it was in response to Cambodian military exercises and a threat to national security.
• Both Thailand and Cambodia accuse each other of initiating the conflict and violating a ceasefire agreement.
• Thailand alleged Cambodia was stockpiling weapons and deploying forces offensively, prompting a "minimum response" airstrike.
• The current escalation follows a previous conflict in July and a peace agreement mediated by the US in October, with analysts warning of further escalation.

Why It Matters: Escalating Thailand-Cambodia border conflict threatens regional stability.