Over 100,000 people were evacuated from four Thai border provinces following the bloodiest military clashes between Thailand and Cambodia in over a decade. The conflict, which began with artillery volleys and escalated to heavy shelling across multiple locations, resulted in at least 14 deaths, including an eight-year-old boy, and 31 injuries. Thailand reported using an F-16 fighter jet to bomb targets in Cambodia after claiming Cambodian forces used heavy weapons, including artillery and rockets. Thailand's acting prime minister, Phumtham Wechayachai, condemned the use of heavy weapons and stated Thailand acted in self-defense, while the Thai health minister called the hospital shelling a war crime. The UN Security Council was scheduled to meet to discuss the conflict.

The escalating violence prompted the US to urge an immediate cessation of hostilities and a peaceful resolution. Britain issued a travel advisory against all but essential travel to affected areas. The conflict follows Thailand's recall of its ambassador to Cambodia and expulsion of Cambodia's envoy after a second Thai soldier lost a limb to a landmine.

Impact Statement: The escalating conflict between Thailand and Cambodia poses a significant threat to regional stability and civilian safety. The high number of casualties and evacuations highlight the severity of the situation.