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Thailand and Cambodia resumed fighting on Dec. 8 along their border, Cambodia accused Thai F‑16s of bombing villages, hundreds of thousands fled, and President Trump said he would call.

Neue Zürcher Zeitung
Comment - In the clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, it is actually about domestic politics

The reason for the renewed fighting between the two countries is only superficially a border dispute. It is about weak political leaders and a powerful Thai military.

Comment - In the clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, it is actually about domestic politics
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Handelsblatt
Conflict in Southeast Asia: Hundreds of thousands of refugees due to fighting in Southeast Asia

The renewed conflict between neighboring Thailand and Cambodia over a border dispute continues unabated. U.S. President Donald Trump now wants to mediate again.

Conflict in Southeast Asia: Hundreds of thousands of refugees due to fighting in Southeast Asia
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Handelsblatt
Border dispute: Thailand and Cambodia — what travelers need to know

The Southeast Asian countries have long disagreed over the border; now the conflict has escalated again. What does that mean for travelers in the peak season?

Border dispute: Thailand and Cambodia — what travelers need to know
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That Trump-brokered Thailand-Cambodia "peace deal" falling victim to their deep mutual hostility over their long-disputed land border. I see... a looming sharp increase in tariffs on Thai and Cambodian imports🔮 asia.nikkei.com/politics/int...
December 10, 2025 at 12:47 PM

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Why are Thailand and Cambodia fighting at the border?
Why are Thailand and Cambodia fighting at the border?
The roots of the South East Asian neighbours' dispute go back more than a century.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM
NRC
Het staakt-het-vuren tussen Thailand en Cambodja is gesneuveld. Wat is er precies aan de hand in de grensregio?

De Amerikaanse president Donald Trump had de vrede al geclaimd maar het broze bestand tussen Thailand en Cambodja hield geen stand. Thailand is militair sterker en daarom hoopt Cambodja op internationale bemiddeling bij het conflict

Het staakt-het-vuren tussen Thailand en Cambodja is gesneuveld. Wat is er precies aan de hand in de grensregio?
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The Independent
Trump says he will speak to Thailand and Cambodia as fighting erupts months after US-brokered truce

Truce signed in October summit in Trump's presence collapsed on 8 December after the two sides blamed each other for renewed clashes

Trump says he will speak to Thailand and Cambodia as fighting erupts months after US-brokered truce
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Die Zeit
Border conflict: Cambodia accuses Thailand of new airstrikes

Thai fighter jets reportedly dropped two bombs in a border area. Earlier, Donald Trump said he would again mediate between Thailand and Cambodia.

Border conflict: Cambodia accuses Thailand of new airstrikes
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Tages-Anzeiger
New attacks after ceasefire: Cambodia reports airstrikes by Thai F-16s – tens of thousands flee

The renewed conflict between Thailand and Cambodia over a border dispute continues unabated. U.S. President Donald Trump now seeks to mediate again.

New attacks after ceasefire: Cambodia reports airstrikes by Thai F-16s – tens of thousands flee
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Kathimerini
What is happening at the Thailand–Cambodia border?

Tensions at the Thailand-Cambodia border are rising again. What is happening and where does the dispute originate.

What is happening at the Thailand–Cambodia border?
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Handelsblatt
Southeast Asia: Cambodia reports airstrikes by Thai F-16s

The renewed conflict between Thailand and Cambodia over a border dispute continues unabated. U.S. President Donald Trump now wants to mediate again.

Southeast Asia: Cambodia reports airstrikes by Thai F-16s
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Der Spiegel
Thailand und Kambodscha: Donald Trump will sich in den Grenzkonflikt einschalten

Die von Trump vermittelte Waffenruhe zwischen Kambodscha und Thailand ist vorerst gescheitert. Seit Tagen liefern sich beide Länder neue Grenzgefechte. Nun will der US-Präsident erneut als Friedensstifter wirken.

Thailand und Kambodscha: Donald Trump will sich in den Grenzkonflikt einschalten
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Der Standard
Hundreds of thousands flee fighting in Cambodia and Thailand

As the fighting continues, U.S. President Trump, who brokered the failed ceasefire, again intervenes in the conflict

Hundreds of thousands flee fighting in Cambodia and Thailand
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Die Zeit
Border conflict: Cambodia accuses Thailand of new airstrikes

Thai fighter jets reportedly dropped two bombs in a border area. Earlier, Donald Trump said he would mediate again between Thailand and Cambodia.

Border conflict: Cambodia accuses Thailand of new airstrikes
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Die Presse
Cambodia reports Thai airstrikes with F-16 fighter jets

The F-16 aircraft are said to have dropped two bombs on villages near the border in Meanchey Province, according to reports.

Cambodia reports Thai airstrikes with F-16 fighter jets
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Die Presse
Conflict between Thailand and Cambodia: Trump wants to end the war with 'one phone call'

U.S. President Donald Trump wants to save the ceasefire he brokered.

Conflict between Thailand and Cambodia: Trump wants to end the war with 'one phone call'
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Corriere della Sera
Thailand and Cambodia border clashes: more than 500,000 people evacuated. Trump: I will make a phone call to stop the war

The two countries are contesting the colonial demarcation of the 800-kilometer border, and claims over historic temples have escalated into armed conflict.

Thailand and Cambodia border clashes: more than 500,000 people evacuated. Trump: I will make a phone call to stop the war
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Kathimerini
The situation is spiraling in the Thailand–Cambodia border clashes – Trump admits he needs to get involved again

Thailand is evacuating hundreds of thousands of residents from the border with Cambodia, as hostilities between the two countries intensify.

The situation is spiraling in the Thailand–Cambodia border clashes – Trump admits he needs to get involved again
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Handelsblatt
Conflict in Southeast Asia: Cambodia reports airstrikes by Thai F-16s

The renewed conflict between Thailand and Cambodia over a border dispute continues unabated. U.S. President Donald Trump now seeks to mediate again.

Conflict in Southeast Asia: Cambodia reports airstrikes by Thai F-16s
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