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People on both sides of the border share a cultural heritage much older than modern nation-states, dating back to the ancient Khmer civilization.
The State Department raised both advisories to Level 2 on July 25, citing the “risk of unrest” in Thailand and crime and landmines in Cambodia.
As part of the cease-fire deal, military commanders from both sides will hold talks Tuesday to defuse tensions while Cambodia will host a border committee meeting on Aug. 4.
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Long-festering tensions over border territory have escalated into armed conflict between Cambodia and Thailand, leading to dozens of deaths on both sides and displacing tens of thousands of people.
The tank screeches as it rolls into the ad-hoc military base before four battle-weary soldiers jump out to re-inspect the hefty vehicle.
While long-standing border disputes explain some of the current violence between Thailand and Cambodia, the conflict’s escalation is primarily driven by Thai elites’ drive to consolidate military
The leaders of Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to meet to negotiate a ceasefire, according to a social media post by United States President Donald Trump on Saturday.
Both countries' foreign ministers agreed that no other country should be involved in the issue, Mohamad Hasan said.
Thailand warned its conflict with neighboring Cambodia could “potentially develop into a war” as troops used rockets and artillery to shell targets along their contested border for a second
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The heart of Southeast Asian tourism, shaken by fear of war: Is it safe to travel to Thailand and Cambodia this summer?The sector represents between 12% and 9% of the GDP of these two countries, respectively. Searches have surged online about whether it is safe to travel to Thailand this summer, one of the most popular tourist destinations during this time.
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