ngoing clashes between Thailand and Cambodia have left 15 dead, including 14 civilians. The fighting, now entering its second day, sees Cambodian troops using heavy weapons near civilian settlements, with Thailand responding in kind. Thai authorities have evacuated over 100,000 civilians from four border provinces.
Thai Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai warned the conflict could escalate into full-scale war. The Turkish Embassy in Bangkok advised its citizens to remain cautious near the border. Tensions had already been high after a Thai soldier lost his leg in a mine explosion, leading to clashes between both sides’ forces.