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Thailand Imposes Curfew Amid Renewed Border Clashes with Cambodia

12/16/2025

Summary

Story summary

Renewed clashes between Thailand and Cambodia have prompted Thailand to impose a curfew in Trat province.
As of December 14, 2025, fighting along their 817-kilometer border has displaced hundreds of thousands.
The clashes reignited after the death of a Cambodian soldier in May.
U.S. President Donald Trump mediates the talks as both sides reject a ceasefire.
Thai officials say Cambodia must withdraw troops and remove landmines before negotiations can begin.

History

Historical Context

The Cambodian–Thai border conflict, rooted in a territorial dispute over the Preah Vihear Temple since Cambodia's independence in 1953, escalated in 2008, leading to military confrontations. Despite a 1962 International Court of Justice ruling favoring Cambodia, tensions persisted, resulting in thousands displaced. Renewed clashes in July 2025 highlight ongoing instability and the challenges of diplomatic resolutions in Southeast Asia.

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Story summary

Renewed clashes between Thailand and Cambodia have prompted Thailand to impose a curfew in Trat province.
As of December 14, 2025, fighting along their 817-kilometer border has displaced hundreds of thousands.
The clashes reignited after the death of a Cambodian soldier in May.
U.S. President Donald Trump mediates the talks as both sides reject a ceasefire.
Thai officials say Cambodia must withdraw troops and remove landmines before negotiations can begin.

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