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Commerce Ministry says Thailand–Cambodia border clashes have briefly affected trade, but expects Chong Mek border to ease soon. Tourism numbers still growing.

Swedish Embassy warns citizens to avoid areas within 50 km of the Thai–Cambodia border, including Trat’s islands, due to ongoing tensions

The Second Army Area warns the public not to approach suspected drone wreckage as it may be rigged to explode, urging immediate contact with authorities if found.

Sihasak reiterates Thailand will not agree to a ceasefire until Cambodia halts first; says there are still no reports of foreign mercenaries, and that Chinese weapons involved are old stock.

A Senate study panel voted unanimously to recommend scrapping the 2001 Thailand–Cambodia MOU, citing alleged breaches and stalled maritime talks

Surin province has advised the public to avoid Highways 224 and 2328 in three districts near the Thai-Cambodian border until the situation returns to normal.

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Cambodia’s US FARA filings list 5 lobby firms, incl Don Benton’s NCS, hired for lobbying, PR and legal advice in Washington

Thailand’s NSC has tasked Thai-MECC to tighten checks on Thai-flagged vessels to curb fuel and war supplies to Cambodia, while Energy seeks Laos safeguards

Second Army Area says Cambodia fired heavy weapons and FPV drones on Dec 15 as Thailand struck back, including F-16 attacks on Cambodian bases and logistics

Cambodia’s decade-long arms build-up, mostly from China, is reshaping the Thai–Cambodia battlefield—now with “5G-era” guided missiles.

Defence Minister Gen Nattapon says the Thai-Cambodian conflict will not be prolonged, insisting fuel and supply restrictions on Cambodia are necessary to end hostility.

Thai troops have seized a large cache of Chinese-made weapons from Cambodian soldiers on Hill 500, according to the Army Military Force page.