Thailand-Cambodia Border Clashes: Ceasefire Fails, Decades of Hostility Erupt

• Fighting has re-erupted between Thailand and Cambodia along their disputed border, highlighting deep-rooted hostility.
• The conflict stems from competing territorial claims, largely tracing back to a 1907 map and a 1962 ICJ ruling favoring Cambodia.
• A US-brokered ceasefire from July and a subsequent October agreement failed due to non-implementation of terms by both sides.
• The latest escalation involved Thailand launching airstrikes and ground combat, with both nations blaming each other for violating the truce.
• The renewed violence carries diplomatic, economic (tourism, trade), and cultural implications for both countries.

Why It Matters: The renewed Thailand-Cambodia conflict highlights persistent regional instability.