Fresh violence erupted along the Thailand-Cambodia border this week, with clashes entering a third day on July 26. Thai authorities reported 20 fatalities, including 13 civilians and seven soldiers, while Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defence confirmed 13 deaths and dozens injured. The conflict has turned hospitals near the border into urgent care hubs 🏥.
CGTN footage from July 25 showed injured residents and soldiers receiving treatment at a Cambodian hospital. A local journalist noted that over 10 wounded individuals—including military personnel—had been admitted, with gunfire echoing from nearby temples during filming. The ancient temple complex, a long-standing source of tension between the two nations, remains a flashpoint ⚡.
Analysts say the dispute stems from unresolved territorial claims dating back decades. Both sides have accused each other of provocation, but efforts to de-escalate remain stalled. For now, residents on both sides of the border brace for uncertainty as the sound of conflict lingers 🌏.
