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<h1>Conflict on the Thai-Cambodian Border</h1>
<p><strong>By Jonathan Head, South East Asia correspondent</strong></p>
<p>Recent clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border have reignited alarm as both countries accuse each other of violating a ceasefire established with U.S. mediation earlier this year. Violent artillery exchanges have led to mass evacuations of local villages.</p>
<p>The sudden surge in hostilities stems from a minor incident involving a Thai engineering unit that reportedly came under fire from Cambodian troops while working on a disputed road. This aggression resulted in injuries to two Thai soldiers.</p>
<p>Efforts at swift diplomacy to resolve such incidents have noticeably waned, revealing a deepening mistrust between the neighboring nations despite previous attempts at peace facilitated by U.S. President Trump.</p>
<p>Since the ceasefire in July, tensions have escalated, with both countries reinforcing their military presence near strategic border locations. Thailand's current leadership has adopted a robust approach, pursuing military action to secure their territorial claims against Cambodia's military tactics, which include laying new landmines.</p>
<p>Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, guided by former Prime Minister Hun Sen, has publicly urged his military for restraint while simultaneously taking decisive actions in the border conflict. This complex leadership dynamic has further muddied public perception in Thailand, where support for military action is rising.</p>
<p>As questions remain about whether diplomatic channels can be reopened, recent comments from Thailand suggest that more significant steps are needed from Cambodia, particularly regarding the cessation of landmine usage, before any future ceasefire can be established.</p>
<p>President Trump's role in potentially brokering another fragile peace remains uncertain, but experts warn that unless substantial progress is made, further conflicts may be inevitable.</p>
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