Thousands flee Thai-Cambodia border after deadly clashes

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete December 8, 2025 at 12:10 PM

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Fresh clashes between Thai and Cambodian forces along their shared border on Monday led to the evacuation of thousands of residents and resulted in at least five deaths. Both countries accuse the other of initiating the violence, the most serious since a ceasefire in July, with Thailand citing sovereignty and Cambodia alleging Thai provocation. The fighting occurred in Thailand's Ubon Ratchathani Province and Cambodia's Preah Vihear province. Escalating tensions since May have caused over 40 deaths and disruptions, including school closures affecting nearly 650 schools in five Thai provinces. The conflict has significantly impacted children's education on both sides of the border, with school disruptions and limited access to online learning.

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Preah Vihear province 50% Ubon Ratchathani Province 60% Hun Sen 70% Anutin Charnvirakul ×280% Cambodia ×480% Thailand ×590%

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thai-cambodia border clashes 100% border violence 80% evacuation 70% disputed border 60% school closures 60% escalating tensions 50% children 50% air strikes 40%

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Thailand

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