The latest round of clashes between Cambodian and Thai forces may yet surpass the scale of their July conflict, and though a return to the ceasefire is likely in the coming days, there will be a high risk of further flare-ups in the months ahead, especially in the lead-up to Thailand's expected elections in March. On Dec. 7, Thai and Cambodian military forces commenced another round of clashes in disputed territories along the two countries' shared border, with fighting still ongoing as of Dec. 9 and involving significant firepower. This includes widespread small arms and artillery fire from both sides, Thailand's use of airstrikes and tanks to strike Cambodian military targets and civilian targets allegedly used by the military (e.g., casinos and scam centers), and Cambodia's use of suicide and bomb-dropping drones against Thai forces. The latest round of fighting has expanded to nearly all border provinces, with the Thai...
