{"id":155971,"date":"2025-07-27T12:11:59","date_gmt":"2025-07-27T12:11:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/?p=155971"},"modified":"2025-07-27T12:11:59","modified_gmt":"2025-07-27T12:11:59","slug":"why-are-thailand-and-cambodia-fighting-now-by-dr-harold-gunatillake-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/why-are-thailand-and-cambodia-fighting-now-by-dr-harold-gunatillake-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Are Thailand and Cambodia Fighting Now? &#8211; By Dr Harold Gunatillake"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Why Are Thailand and Cambodia Fighting Now? &#8211; By Dr Harold Gunatillake<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-146797 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Dr-Harold-Gunatillake-5-e1735136405289-150x150.png\" alt=\"Dr Harold Gunatillake\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QNTTRzus24M?si=AjUlFhkRtKN2woAU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><em>\u201cFrom disputed ruins to modern warfare \u2014 the clash between Thailand and Cambodia isn\u2019t just about territory\u2026 It\u2019s about history, pride, and survival.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><em>Thailand-Cambodia<\/em> <em>clashes<\/em> <em>kill<\/em> <em>at<\/em> <em>least<\/em> <em>15 <\/em><em>As 130,000 flee the border area.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><em>Escalation<\/em> <em>of<\/em> <em>military<\/em> <em>exchanges<\/em> <em>could<\/em> <em>lead <\/em><em>to \u2018state of war\u2019, Thailand\u2019s acting PM Phumtham Wechayachai says.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Why Are Thailand and Cambodia Fighting Now?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Cambodia\u2019s chief official in Oddar Meanchey province, Gen. Khov Ly said clashes resumed early in the morning near the ancient Ta Muen Thom temple. The official also said that at least four civilians were wounded and that more than 4,000 people have been displaced from their villages along the border to evacuation centres.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">An ancient Temple. A deadly border. And two nations on the brink. Why are Thailand and Cambodia fighting again?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">The most recent violence erupted near Prasat Ta Muen Thom, a 12th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, perched in the Dangrek Mountains along the disputed border. Both countries claim ownership of the temple, and its symbolic and strategic significance has made it a recurring source of tension.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">In late May 2025, a Cambodian soldier was killed in a skirmish near the Emerald Triangle \u2014 a region where the borders of Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos converge. That incident triggered a series of retaliatory moves, including landmine deployments, diplomatic expulsions, and military reinforcements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>How Did It Escalate?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">On July 24, fighting intensified dramatically. Cambodian forces reportedly deployed BM-21 rocket launchers, while Thailand responded with F-16 airstrikes targeting Cambodian military positions. Shelling struck civilian areas, including a hospital and a gas station in Thailand, prompting mass evacuations. Over 138,000 people have fled their homes in Thailand, and more than 35,000 in Cambodia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Diplomatic Fallout<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Both countries expelled each other\u2019s ambassadors. Cambodia called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire at a closed-door meeting of the UN Security Council. Thailand, however, insists that Cambodia must first halt its aggression before talks can begin, preferring bilateral negotiations over international mediation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>The Historical Backdrop<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">This isn\u2019t the first time temples have triggered conflict. The Preah Vihear Temple, another ancient site, was the centre of deadly clashes between 2008 and 2011. Although the International Court of Justice awarded Preah Vihear to Cambodia in 1962 and reaffirmed its decision in 2013, Thailand has never fully accepted the ruling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0Regional and Global Reactions<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Malaysia, as chair of ASEAN, has offered to mediate. The United States, China, and the UN have urged restraint. Meanwhile, humanitarian organisations are sounding alarms over civilian casualties and displacement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">&#8220;The seeds of this conflict were sown over a century ago. Colonial treaties, ancient temples, and unresolved borders continue to haunt the region.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">As ancient stones bear witness to modern bloodshed, the question remains \u2014 will diplomacy triumph over history?&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">While Cambodia calls for a ceasefire, Thailand insists on bilateral talks. The UN, China, and the U.S. urge restraint \u2014 but tensions remain high.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Two Buddhist countries, which cherish the peaceful and harmonious teachings of the Lord Buddha, are unfortunately in conflict. It\u2019s a reminder that even with shared beliefs, differences can sometimes lead to disagreements, but we always hope for understanding and unity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Let&#8217;s remain hopeful that this conflict will be resolved peacefully soon, paving the way for happiness and harmony between the two countries.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why Are Thailand and Cambodia Fighting Now? &#8211; By Dr Harold Gunatillake \u201cFrom disputed ruins to modern warfare \u2014 the clash between Thailand and Cambodia isn\u2019t just about territory\u2026 It\u2019s about history, pride, and survival.\u201d Thailand-Cambodia clashes kill at least 15 As 130,000 flee the border area. 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