Thailand Bombs Cambodia's Poipet Casino Hub Amid Border War

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Firstpost•18-12-2025, 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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