Thousands flee Thai-Cambodian border as deadly clashes reignite

Thousands are fleeing the Thai-Cambodian border following renewed deadly clashes that began on Monday, December 8, 2025. Thailand launched airstrikes on Cambodian border forces, prompting civilians on both sides to seek shelter, with footage showing Thai civilians in bunkers and Cambodian children fleeing classrooms. Both Thailand and Cambodia accuse each other of violating a ceasefire previously brokered by Donald Trump. The renewed fighting has resulted in casualties, with at least four Cambodian civilians reported dead. The conflict is centered along the disputed border region between the two Southeast Asian nations.