Thai military halts fuel to Laos amid Cambodia conflict diversion fears

• Thailand halted fuel shipments to Laos at the Chong Mek border crossing due to fears of diversion to Cambodia.
• The move comes amid an escalating two-week conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, resulting in dozens of deaths and mass displacement.
• Cambodia accuses Thailand of using drones, heavy artillery, fighter jets, and cluster bombs against its military and civilian infrastructure.
• The conflict has disrupted a planned regional diplomatic meeting and ongoing international efforts to broker peace have failed.
• Both Thailand and Cambodia blame each other for breaking a July truce, with fighting showing no signs of abating.

Why It Matters: Regional conflict escalates, impacting trade and involving Laos.