A deadly explosion at a gas station near the Thai-Cambodian border, has killed 12 people—marking the deadliest attack on Thai civilians by Cambodians in over a decade. In response, Thailand has shut down the entire border and placed it under strict military control.

Sergeant Worraphon Chanahphan reports that tensions remain high, with both sides in a standoff and civilians urged to evacuate up to 50 kilometers away due to the Cambodian firing range. The once-busy Thai town of Kantharalak now resembles a ghost town, with most residents having fled. Those remaining report hearing gunfire through the night.

A Thai farmer, Thongpoon Chandaruay, expresses a desire for peace talks, emphasizing the need to return to normal life and care for livestock. In Cambodia, villagers like Chhorn Khik and Veng Chin recount their fear during Thai air raids and plead for a ceasefire so they can return home.

In Thailand, shelters are overwhelmed, housing thousands of evacuees with minimal belongings. While clean water is now available thanks to army-supplied filtration systems, providing food and care remains a major challenge.

Meanwhile, cleanup efforts at the gas station have stalled due to safety concerns. Asa Sukshom, a nearby resident, describes multiple missile strikes in the area and voices her fear that the conflict could escalate further, turning neighboring countries into enemies.

 

(This video summary was created using AI. A journalist edited it before publication.)