The Five-Day War between Thailand and Cambodia 24 broke out – and ended An unconditional ceasefire was agreed on July 28 after intervention by the US, China and Malaysia. The conflict has claimed at least 38 lives and displaced 300,000 people.

The main cause of the dispute is a long-standing conflict over the rights to ancient temples and an undefined border. Despite the truce, the situation remains tense due to disputed territories and nationalist rhetoric on both sides. The United States and China appear to be using the crisis as a platform to demonstrate influence in the region.

From this text you will learn:

  • what is the real reason for the five-day war between Thailand and Cambodia;
  • how the US and China compete in this conflict;
  • Do the actions of the two armies pose a threat to ordinary tourists?

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