This handout aerial photo taken and released by the Royal Thai Army on September 17, 2025 shows Thai army and police (bottom) facing Cambodian people in a disputed area along the Cambodia-Thailand border, as seen from Sa Kaeo province. AFP
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Firstpost18-12-2025, 15:52

Thailand Bombs Cambodia's Poipet Casino Hub Amid Border War

  • Cambodia accuses Thai military of bombing Poipet, a major casino hub and border crossing point.
  • Cambodia's defence ministry reported two bombs dropped by Thai forces on Poipet on Thursday morning.
  • Renewed hostilities have killed 21 in Thailand and 17 in Cambodia, displacing 800,000 residents.
  • Thai officials denied US President Donald Trump's claim of a ceasefire; fighting continues daily.
  • The conflict stems from a century-old territorial dispute over the shared border and ancient temple ruins.

Why It Matters: Thailand bombed Cambodia's Poipet, escalating a border conflict despite mediation efforts.

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