Thailand has imposed a curfew along the border with Cambodia

Thai authorities have imposed a curfew in five border areas of Trat province amid an escalating armed conflict with Cambodia. This was reported by the Reuters news agency on December 14.

"In general, the clashes continue continuously," Rear Admiral Suransant Kongsiri, a representative of the Thai Ministry of Defense, said at a press conference.

He also noted that Bangkok is open to a diplomatic settlement, but "Cambodia must first stop hostile actions."

A curfew has been imposed in areas bordering Cambodia's Koh Kong province, with the exception of the tourist islands of Chang and Kut. Similar measures were previously taken in Sakeo Province.

According to the Thai military, logistics facilities and artillery positions in Cambodia were destroyed. Phnom Penh, in turn, blamed Thailand for attacks on civilian infrastructure.

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On December 8, the Cambodian military opened fire on the Thai Anupong base, killing one soldier and injuring two others. The Thai army has called on residents of border areas to evacuate to shelters due to the threat of escalation of the conflict.

The next day, fighting between Thailand and Cambodia unfolded along the entire joint border, affecting five regions and hundreds of citizens on both sides. It was emphasized that the disputed territories along the 817-kilometer border have repeatedly become a source of conflict.

On December 12, US President Donald Trump announced that Thailand and Cambodia had agreed to a cease-fire and respect for an earlier peace agreement. He stressed that both countries are committed to a peaceful settlement and are interested in continuing trade and economic ties with the United States. On December 13, Trump announced that he had succeeded in ending the escalation between Thailand and Cambodia. He added that Washington had done a "good job" with the two countries.

Later, Thai Prime Minister Anuthin Chanvirakun said that the country would continue fighting on the border with Cambodia and would not stop the conflict. Later, Trump threatened Thailand and Cambodia with the imposition of duties if the countries do not stop fighting.

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