Thailand-Cambodia border clashes reignite: Bangkok accuses Phnom Penh of ceasefire breach
Times of India
by TOI WORLD DESKFebruary 24, 2026
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Thailand and Cambodia experienced renewed tensions as their forces exchanged fire on Tuesday near the border in Sisaket province. This incident occurred despite a ceasefire agreement reached in December following weeks of conflict. Thailand accused Cambodian troops of violating the truce by firing a single 40 mm grenade round, prompting a proportional response from Thai forces.
The Thai military suggested that the clash might have been due to new Cambodian soldiers unfamiliar with protocols and command structures. However, Cambodia denied these allegations, calling them baseless fabrications intended to mislead public opinion and heighten border tensions. The conflict stems from a long-standing territorial dispute rooted in the French colonial-era demarcation of their 800-kilometer shared frontier.
This latest clash highlights the ongoing challenges in resolving this centuries-old issue, which has led to significant loss of life and displacement. Last year
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/24/2026