The military conflict between Thailand and Cambodia that began this morning has rapidly escalated within hours, resulting in the death of eight Thai civilians and prompting the Thai Air Force to launch retaliatory strikes against two Cambodian military bases. Cambodia has targeted civilian areas and hospitals with missile attacks, causing at least eight Thai civilian deaths and numerous injuries, including children and students. The situation has quickly deteriorated into a serious military confrontation between the two neighboring countries.
The Thai Air Force has deployed F-16 fighter jets to bomb two Cambodian military installations, while Cambodia has confirmed that Thai military aircraft violated their airspace during these bombing operations. The Thai embassy in Phnom Penh has urged all Thai nationals to evacuate Cambodia immediately, and Cambodia has recalled its diplomatic mission, including its ambassador. The conflict has prompted both nations to take diplomatic measures while military operations continue to intensify.
The National Unity Government of Myanmar’s spokesperson, U Nay Bun Latt, has advised Myanmar citizens residing in both Thailand and Cambodia to exercise extreme caution and avoid sharing inflammatory content about the conflict on social media platforms. Similarly, Ko Ye Min from AAC, an activist for Myanmar workers’ rights in Thailand, has emphasized the importance of Myanmar nationals in border areas maintaining vigilance and refraining from making inappropriate comments about the conflict on social media. The Thai authorities are currently evacuating Thai civilians from border areas affected by the conflict, highlighting the serious nature of the military confrontation between the two Southeast Asian nations.
