Key Facts
• July 2025: Thailand and Cambodia engage in military conflict over border disputes.
• October 2025: Peace agreement mediated by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
• December 7, 2025: Renewed clashes at the border, resulting in 37 deaths, including civilians.
• December 15, 2025: Cambodia reports Thai airstrikes near a shelter in Siem Reap province.
• Airstrikes occurred 50 km from the border, near the Angkor Wat region.
• Cambodia claims strikes were within tens of kilometers of Angkor Wat; Thailand denies targeting civilians.
• Siem Reap, a major tourist hub, remains calm but faces potential tourism impact.
• Local tourism leader warns prolonged conflict could lead to cancellations and economic losses.
Summary
The Thailand-Cambodia border conflict has escalated, spreading into Cambodia’s interior, including areas near the Angkor Wat region. Renewed clashes since December 7, 2025, have claimed 37 lives. On December 15, Cambodia accused Thailand of airstrikes near a shelter in Siem Reap province, approximately 50 km from the border. While Cambodia claims the strikes occurred within tens of kilometers of Angkor Wat, Thailand insists only military targets were hit. Siem Reap, a key tourist destination, remains calm, but local tourism leaders fear the ongoing conflict could severely impact the region’s economy. Efforts to restore peace continue, but tensions persist.
