Thailand-Cambodia Border Conflict 2025: 250 Drones Break Ceasefire
The Thailand-Cambodia border conflict 2025 escalates as the Thai army accuses Cambodia of sending 250 drones across the border, threatening a China-brokered ceasefire.
They shook hands in China, but fists are flying at the border. The Royal Thai Army accused Cambodia on Monday of a "provocative action" that's put a brand-new ceasefire at risk. Just 72 hours after agreeing to stop fighting, more than 250 drones reportedly crossed the border, shattering the brief silence.
Thailand-Cambodia Border Conflict 2025: A Fragile Peace Breached
According to Nikkei, the massive drone deployment happened right after top diplomats from Thailand and Cambodia met in China. While Wang Yi, China's foreign minister, mediated what seemed like a breakthrough, the reality on the ground's far more turbulent. The drones didn't just fly; they sent a clear message that the three weeks of border clashes aren't over yet.
Election Politics and Border Tensions
The timing couldn't be more critical. Thailand's set a general election for Feb 8, and nationalist sentiments are running high. Anutin Charnvirakul, a key figure in Thai politics, has been leaning into military nationalism to bolster his campaign. This domestic pressure makes it harder for diplomatic promises made in Yunnan to stick at the border.
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