Border Tensions Erupt Thai and Cambodian Troops Clash Near Ancient Temple

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Tensions are rising on the Thailand–Cambodia border. Troops from both countries clashed near the ancient Ta Muen Thom temple, with each side blaming the other for firing first. Cambodia claims it acted in self-defense after Thai aggression, while Thailand says Cambodia violated its sovereignty. This confrontation comes amid rising military build-up, ambassador expulsions, and claims of territory violations. Watch as we break down what happened, who's involved, and why this decades-old border dispute just got dangerously real. 🛑 Like, Share, and Subscribe for more real-time global conflict updates. #Cambodia #Thailand #BorderClash #MilitaryTensions #InternationalNews #Geopolitics #Shorts #ConflictNews

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00:00Thai and Cambodian troops clash at border troops from Thailand and Cambodia have clashed at a

00:06disputed portion of their border early on Thursday, with both sides accusing each other

00:11of firing the first shot. The Thai military said Cambodian soldiers opened fire near the

00:16Khmer temple Tomyuntom, where tensions have run high in recent weeks. Cambodia's defense ministry

00:22however said its soldiers were responding in self-defense after Thai troops fired the first

00:26shots. Cambodia had sent a surveillance drone into the area before deploying heavily armed troops.

00:33The Thai military said, adding that at least two Thai soldiers were injured. A spokeswoman for the

00:38Cambodian defense ministry, Meili Sokita, said their troops exercised their right to defend their

00:43sovereignty and territorial integrity against. The aggression of the Thai troops, Sokita said

00:49Thailand violated the territorial integrity of Cambodia. Parts of two Cambodian provinces have

00:54been shelled by the Thai military, former leader Hun Sen said on Facebook, while also urging people,

00:59not to panic. Cambodia has always maintained a position of wanting to resolve issues peacefully,

01:06but in this case we have no choice but to respond with armed force against armed aggression,

01:10Prime Minister Hun Manet said on Facebook. Thailand's acting premier, Phum Thum Wekiyachi said that its

01:16dispute with Cambodia remains delicate and must be addressed with care. And in line with international law,

01:22Thursday's clash comes a day after Thailand recalled its ambassador to Cambodia.

01:27Following a landmine explosion that injured a Thai soldier along the border, on Wednesday,

01:32Bangkok also said it would expel Cambodia's ambassador. Bilateral relations between the two

01:38countries are at their worst in more than a decade. After armed clashes in May left one

01:43Cambodian soldier dead.In the past two months, both countries have imposed tit-for-tat restrictions

01:48and strengthened troops' presence along the border.

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