Thailand Declares Curfew as Clashes with Cambodia Escalate
BANGKOK — Thailand has imposed a curfew in five coastal districts of Trat Province bordering Cambodia after intense fighting between the two countries expanded into coastal areas of the disputed frontier. The measure reflects mounting security concerns as hostilities continue despite recent international mediation efforts. Geo News
The curfew, covering districts adjacent to Cambodia’s Koh Kong province, bars residents from leaving their homes at night in an effort to reinforce stability and protect civilians amid ongoing clashes. Another curfew remains in effect in parts of Sa Kaeo Province, where earlier exchanges of heavy weapons were reported. Geo News
Clashes Surge Despite Ceasefire Push
The renewed violence erupted after a deadly skirmish and has marked the most intense border conflict since a brief July clash that previously prompted ceasefire talks brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump and Malaysia. Trump said he had secured an agreement to “cease all shooting” after speaking with key leaders from both sides — but fighting has persisted. Geo News
Thai authorities say their forces have destroyed a bridge allegedly used by Cambodia to transport heavy weapons and struck pre-positioned artillery positions in Koh Kong. Cambodia, in turn, has accused Thailand of targeting civilian infrastructure — charges Thailand denies. Geo News
Human Toll and Displacement
The clashes, which have unfolded along stretches of the roughly 817-kilometre shared border, have inflicted significant human cost. Thai officials report numerous military and civilian casualties, and both sides have seen hundreds of thousands of people displaced from their homes. Geo News
Despite willingness expressed by Bangkok for a diplomatic solution, Thai military spokespeople insist that Cambodia must first cease hostilities before negotiations can proceed. Meanwhile, appeals from international mediators continue as both nations grapple with the conflict’s humanitarian and security impacts. Geo News
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