Thai-Cambodian Ceasefire in Jeopardy as Airstrikes Escalate Border Tensions

A fragile peace deal between Thailand and Cambodia hangs in the balance after a series of airstrikes by Thai forces on Monday. The military operation, aimed at Cambodian targets, was a response to earlier cross-border fire. The incident marks a significant setback for efforts to implement a cease-fire agreement, which had stalled last month following a land mine incident. Two Thai soldiers were injured when they stepped on a mine that Thai officials claim was recently laid by Cambodian forces. However, the Cambodian government has denied this allegation. The cease-fire plan, which included the release of 18 Cambodian prisoners of war, remains on hold. As tensions escalate, the future of the peace deal and its prospects for success are increasingly uncertain.