Fresh clashes erupted early Saturday along the Thailand-Cambodia border in Surin Province, sending shockwaves through local communities. Explosions and gunfire rattled a checkpoint, forcing families to seek refuge.
"We took shelter in a bunker crowded with more than 30 people for four days and three nights," one villager told CGTN. Makeshift shelters have sprung up in nearby schools and temples, now converted into emergency havens.
With the border effectively sealed, vital supplies for thousands of residents are cut off. Aid organizations warn that ongoing skirmishes are hampering the delivery of food and medical assistance, heightening the humanitarian toll.
For young global citizens and travelers alike, this conflict underscores how rapidly local flashpoints can disrupt daily life and cross-border solidarity. As displacement grows, observers call for diplomatic solutions and coordinated aid efforts to restore stability—and crucial supply lines—to the region.
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Thailand-Cambodia border dispute: Villagers flee blasts, fear for safety
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