Why Thailand and Cambodia are Fighting Again

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In this video we’re going to explain the latest wave of violence, why the peace deal has seemingly failed, and where things might go from here.

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SOURCES:

Previous TLDR video on Thailand-Cambodia conflict, July:
   • Are Thailand and Cambodia Going to War?  

New clashes:
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pa...
https://thediplomat.com/2025/12/thai-...
https://www.ft.com/content/d1e5934f-1...

Thai vs Cambodian accounts, and Thai PM’s motivations:
https://thediplomat.com/2025/12/thai-...

Thai PM comments on continuation of military action:
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/12/07/as...

Thai PM rules out negotiations and dismisses tariff worries:
https://world.thaipbs.or.th/detail/pm...
https://www.nationthailand.com/news/g...

Thailand’s previous suspension of peace deal:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c...

Cambodia says its committed to peace deal:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c4g5e...