Border Clashes Intensify Between Thailand and Cambodia; Hundreds of Thousands Displaced as Trump Vows to Intervene Again

Border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia persisted on Wednesday with no signs of de-escalation, leaving hundreds of thousands of displaced persons crowded in temporary shelters. The fighting, rooted in long-standing territorial disputes, erupted after a skirmish on Sunday, which violated a ceasefire previously brokered by US President Donald Trump last July.

Casualties and Displacement:

• Total Casualties: Over 12 people have been killed in the latest fighting.

  • Thailand: 5 soldiers killed and dozens wounded.

  • Cambodia: 9 civilians killed (including an infant) and 46 injured.

• Displaced Persons:

  • Thailand: Around 400,000 people evacuated across 4 border provinces.

  • Cambodia: Over 127,000 villagers evacuated.

Official Reactions and US Intervention:

• Trump's Mediation Pledge: US President Donald Trump said he expects to speak by phone with the leaders of both countries on Thursday, expressing confidence that he can once again persuade them to stop fighting.

  • Trump asserted he has helped resolve 8 global conflicts since returning to the White House, claiming: "I think I can get them to stop fighting. Who else can do it?"

• Refusal to Back Down: Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul vowed to continue fighting, while Cambodia's powerful Senate President Hun Sen promised a strong response.