Thailand Strikes Civilian Sites in Cambodia Amid Border Clashes, Casualties Mount

• Thailand launched strikes on Cambodian civilian locations, including schools and commercial buildings, using heavy artillery and F-16 jets.
• Cambodia condemned the attacks as serious violations of international law, citing destruction of O’Chik bridge and airstrikes in Thma Da.
• Thai Marines reportedly reclaimed Ban Tha Sen and Tomoda Casino, finding mostly Chinese nationals.
• Previous bombings targeted Poipet, a casino hub, damaging at least four casinos and stranding thousands of Thai nationals.
• Renewed fighting since December 8 has caused 38 deaths, displaced 800,000, and reignited conflict over disputed border territories.

Why It Matters: Renewed Thailand-Cambodia border clashes escalate with Thai strikes on civilian areas, causing casualties and displacement.