Thai Air Force Skips Cambodian Airspace Amid Tensions

Reports emerge of a meeting between the Thai and Cambodian Prime Ministers at the ASEAN Summit in the Philippines, facilitated by the Philippines' President.

The meeting is significant following border confrontations between Thailand and Cambodia in 2568, with ongoing border disputes despite a ceasefire.

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated his commitment to Thailand's interests and sovereignty during discussions, emphasizing the Philippines' role in facilitating the talks.

Cambodia's Deputy Foreign Minister highlighted the trilateral meeting as a sign of ASEAN's commitment to resolving the Thai-Cambodian conflict through international law.

The meeting occurs amidst strained relations, exacerbated by Thailand's recent termination of a 25-year energy exploration MOU with Cambodia.

A military reporter reveals the Thai Air Force has not flown over Cambodia since the conflict began for safety and to avoid coordination, opting for routes through Laos and Vietnam.

The conflict's repercussions are heavily felt by Cambodian civilians, with many still displaced and facing psychological distress and educational disruptions.

Al Jazeera reports tens of thousands of Cambodians remain in displacement camps, fearing renewed conflict and relying on aid.

Despite a ceasefire, normalcy has not returned for displaced families, with significant challenges in education, especially for secondary school students.

Rising fuel prices and lack of resources in temporary learning spaces exacerbate educational difficulties for displaced Cambodian children.

Local authorities worry that prolonged conflict and economic instability could lead to a permanent dropout from the education system for many children.

A mother shares how her children are experiencing psychological distress due to fears of renewed conflict, impacting their studies.

A village representative describes living in a dangerous border area, his life marked by decades of conflict since the Vietnam War.

Periodic clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border since the 1990s have meant a life constantly shadowed by war for many Cambodians.

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