Thailand–Cambodia Conflict: How Family Rivalries Sparked Border War | Connecting The Dots

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The fragile ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand collapsed within hours of its July 28, 2025 announcement, as border clashes resumed near disputed temple sites like Preah Vihear, reflecting the deep-rooted 1907 colonial-era border dispute and lingering nationalist rivalries. Both sides accuse each other of violations—Thailand claiming Cambodia uses ancient ruins as shields, while Cambodia alleges illegal Thai incursions and detentions. The conflict, reignited after a Cambodian soldier’s death in May and a deadly landmine blast in July, has already displaced hundreds of thousands amid artillery exchanges and airstrikes. Underlying tensions are fueled by Cambodia’s dynastic politics under Hun Sen and Hun Manet, Thailand’s powerful military, and the exploitation of nationalist sentiment. A ceasefire brokered in Malaysia with U.S. and Chinese pressure was aimed at averting wider escalation, but analysts warn the truce remains precarious without robust monitoring, given the high nationalist fervor on both sides. While ASEAN, Washington, and Beijing are invested in preventing renewed war, the ceasefire’s durability depends on strong leadership, external verification, and curbing domestic political manipulation of the conflict. #thailandcambodiawar #cambodiathailandwar #thailandcambodiaconflict #thailand #cambodia #preahvihar #tamuenthom #khmerrouge #hunsen #PaetongtarnShinawatra #shinawatra #trump #donaldtrump #southeastasia #southasia #asean #aseannations #aseancountries #china #beijing #bangkok #PhnomPenh #ceasefire #khmerempire #hengsamrin Cambodia, Thailand, UNESCO, Preah Vihear, Royal Cambodia Armed Forces, RCAF, Major General Chan Sopheaktra, International Court of Justice, Ta Muen Thom, Khmer Rouge, Hun Sen, Heng Samrin, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Hun Manet, Chulalongkorn University, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Putrajaya, Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim, ASEAN, United States, China, Trump, Donald J. Trump, Phumtham Wechayachai, General Border Committee, National Assembly of Cambodia, Lim Menghour, Shinawatra dynasty About Connecting The Dots: Decode the issues that matter to the world. We connect the dots to get you the big picture. #connectingthedots About Channel: DD India is India’s 24x7 international news channel from the stable of the country’s Public Service Broadcaster, Prasar Bharati. Launched in 2021, DD India has made a name for itself by delivering balanced, fair and accurate news from India and around the world. Apart from daily news bulletins tracking the developments around the world, DD India airs major events of national importance, analysis of current events and informative discussions. DD India offers a fresh perspective on India's engagements with countries across the globe with interviews of global leaders apart from the who's who of industry, academia and tech sectors. Follow us on our social media platforms for the latest news and updates. Follow us on X: DD India - https://x.com/DDIndialive?s=20 https://x.com/Munmun_Bhat?s=20 Subscribe to our YouTube channels: DD News: https://youtube.com/live/zUlhju0XVyE?... DD India: https://youtube.com/live/c0HOSjlniKs?... Download DD News Mobile App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de… #BreakingNews #TodayNews #News #international #LatestUpdates #Doordarshan #trendingnews #internationalnews #worldnews #ddindia #ddnews