Thailand launches airstrikes on Cambodia as Trump’s peace agreement hangs in balance

[Coss]

Thailand launched airstrikes against Cambodia on Monday as a new wave of fighting erupted between the southeast Asian neighbors, marking the potential collapse of a peace plan presided over by US President Donald Trump just two months ago.

Both sides accused the other of launching strikes along their disputed border Monday morning, after weeks of simmering tension and the earlier suspension of progress on the ceasefire agreement by Thailand.

The airstrikes targeted only military infrastructure, including “weapon depots, command centers and logistical routes assessed as direct threats, ” the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) said in a statement.

“Cambodia had mobilized heavy weaponry, repositioned combat units and prepared fire-support elements – activities that could escalate military operations and pose a threat to the Thai border area,” the RTAF statement said.

A Thai military official said that the airstrikes were retaliation for an attack earlier on Monday that killed a Thai soldier.

“The target was at Cambodia’s arms supporting positions in the area of Chong An Ma Pass, because those targets had used artilleries and mortar launchers to attack the Thai side at Anupong Base, resulting in one soldier killed and two soldiers injured.” Thai Maj. Gen. Winthai Suvaree said.

Cambodia began targeting the Thai border at around 3 a.m. local time on Monday, the Thai army said.

Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defense denied the RTAF allegations, calling it “false information” in a statement on X.

“Standing on the spirit of respecting all previous agreements and resolving conflicts peacefully according to international law, Cambodia did not retaliate at all during the two assaults and continues to monitor the situation vigilantly and with utmost caution,” it said.

In a separate statement, the Cambodian army accused the Thai military of launching “an attack on the Cambodian forces” at around 5.04 a.m. local time.

“It should be noted that this attack occurred after the Thai forces engaged in numerous provocative actions for many days,” it said.

About 70% of Thai civilians have been evacuated from border towns, the Thai statement said. One civilian death was reported during the evacuation process due to a “pre-existing medical condition,” it added......

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[Coss]

I think Donald should give back his soccer peace baubles...

[Old Hippie]

2 hours ago, Coss said:

I think Donald should give back his soccer peace baubles...

Are you suggesting the dump’s peace plan has gone “bankrupt” much the same way all his casinos have..? How dare you!! This is clearly the fault of Biden, Clinton, Obama and Soros, and the liberal agenda…there probably was no strike, it is all fake news…

[bust]

I predict he will broker a new peace plan and then claim the number is 10 he has achieved.

[Coss]

Renewed fighting between Thailand and Cambodia over a disputed border continues, as more deaths are reported and thousands are displaced

Cambodia says two more civilians have been killed in overnight shelling by Thai forces, bringing the total deaths on its side to seven. Thailand has reported that at least three soldiers have been killed

Both sides have blamed each other for the clashes, which have derailed a fragile ceasefire brokered by US President Donald Trump earlier in July 

Trump had at the time claimed a historic achievement in ending the border conflict, with Cambodia nominating Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize for his role

Thailand and Cambodia have been contesting territorial sovereignty along their 800km land border for more than a century

https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c4g5e1p585qt

 

[Old Hippie]

We are suggesting to Mother in law that she take a trip to Saraburi to visit her sister. However, she does not want to leave the house because there will be no one to feed the stray dogs and cats… Another former board member who also lives in Surin, much closer to the action than we are (we are about 20-30 minutes from the border and 1 of the disputed areas.) is standing by to be evacuated again.  Wife and I are currently State side dealing with my recent knee replacement…plan to return soon for a 2 month stay. 

[Coss]

11 hours ago, Old Hippie said:

feed the stray dogs and cats

Big issue in Laos too, all carrying disease and such.

I thought about an air rifle, but that's not buddhist - on consultation, I have found that a paintball gun is OK, pink projectiles, but I can't get one in, or transport one to Laos, so, just an idle dream...

Maybe if I disassemble one and make a crutch out of it....

[Coss]

Thailand denies Trump ceasefire claim as clashes with Cambodia continue at border

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Trump must have been a huge Mark Twain fan.

[Old Hippie]

9 hours ago, Coss said:

Thailand denies Trump ceasefire claim as clashes with Cambodia continue at border

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Trump today, just now issued the following statement : “…this is Biden’s fault…”