The long-standing border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia, which dates back to French colonial mapping, has heightened recently due to military clashes. The conflict escalated after a Cambodian soldier was killed, resulting in both nations taking retaliatory measures. Thailand implemented border restrictions, while Cambodia imposed bans on Thai agricultural products and reduced internet bandwidth. The situation worsened with injuries to Thai soldiers from alleged landmines, prompting Thailand to close border crossings and expel Cambodian diplomats. Cambodia downgraded its diplomatic relations with Thailand in response, asserting it did not lay new landmines. Both countries face internal pressures, including economic woes and political instability.
The border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia, rooted in historical mapping by France, has caused intermittent tensions and violence, significantly escalating in recent weeks.
After a Cambodian soldier was killed following border skirmishes, both nations took reciprocal actions that included the imposition of border restrictions and an economic boycott.
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