Khmer Soldiers Escalate Border Tensions, Residents Fear Conflict
Tensions flare on the Thai-Cambodian border as Khmer soldiers repeatedly provoke Thai forces, leading to growing anxiety among local residents who fear a third armed clash.
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Khmer soldiers are repeatedly provoking Thai forces in the Sontae area.
Residents in Sisaket express fear of a third armed conflict.
Khmer soldiers are reinforcing positions near Preah Vihear.
Allegations of Khmer soldiers starting forest fires and blaming Thailand arise.
A ceremony honoring soldiers is held in Kantaralak, Sisaket.
Cambodian forces release videos of clashes, showing apparent enjoyment.
The Royal Thai Navy increases patrols to combat fuel smuggling off Trat.
Unidentified drones from Cambodia are frequently detected in Thai airspace.
Cambodian soldiers face water shortages while continuing construction.
Cambodian soldiers attempt to pressure Thai forces at the border fence.
Cambodian soldiers resort to filtering muddy water due to scarcity.
Concerns about Cambodian nationals infiltrating Thailand as spies or illegal immigrants are raised.
A Cambodian woman working at Chong Chom market denies being a spy.
Cambodia is creating models of Ta Krabey temple for cultural preservation.
Authorities are cracking down on illegal Cambodian immigration and potential spies.
Border security is being enhanced with increased patrols and defenses.