The scale of the fighting is unprecedented, displacing over half a million people and killing at least 38 in eight days. Thai defence spokesperson Rear Admiral Surasant Kongsiri said the restriction at the Chong Mek crossing targets fuel rerouting, not the Lao people or government. Laos has not commented.
RESTRICTIONS AT LAOS BORDER CROSSING & SEA SUPPLY
Thailand is also considering limiting its own vessels in "high-risk" Cambodian waters. Most of Cambodia's refined fuel arrives by sea, primarily from Singapore, with Thai volumes plummeting this year. Thailand's energy ministry confirms no oil exports to Cambodia since July.
**DRONE ATTACKS AND AIRSTRIKES**
Heavy clashes are reported in at least nine locations. Cambodia accuses Thailand of using drones, artillery, and F-16 airstrikes near Siem Reap and Angkor Wat, noting a significant increase in jet and cluster bomb use. Thailand holds a major military advantage, with a superior navy and advanced air force.
The neighbors blame each other for breaking a Trump-brokered July truce. Bangkok demands Cambodia cease fire first and propose a clear ceasefire, while Phnom Penh claims it is only acting in self-defense.
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Source: REUTERS