"Cambodia's defence ministry has accused Thailand's military of bombing the casino hub of Poipet, a major land crossing between the two nations, which are engaged in renewed clashes along their border. The ministry said in a statement on Thursday that Thai forces had dropped 2 bombs in the municipality of Poipet, located in the northwestern province of Banteay Meanchey,"
"United States President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly intervened in the longstanding conflict this year, claimed last week that the two countries had agreed to a new ceasefire. But Bangkok denied any truce had been agreed upon, and fighting with artillery, tanks, drones and jets has continued daily since a border skirmish earlier this month caused the latest round of conflict."
"Renewed fighting between the Southeast Asian neighbours this month has killed at least 21 people in Thailand and 17 in Cambodia, while displacing about 800,000, officials said. Thailand said on Tuesday that between 5,000 and 6,000 Thai nationals remained stranded in Poipet after Cambodia closed its land border crossings with its neighbour. Cambodia's interior ministry said the border closures were a necessary measure to reduce risks to civilians amid the ongoing combat, adding that air travel remained an option for those seeking to leave."
Renewed clashes between Cambodia and Thailand erupted after a border skirmish, including an allegation that Thai forces dropped two bombs on Poipet casino hub at about 11am. The strikes have damaged at least four casinos and left between 5,000 and 6,000 Thai nationals stranded after Cambodia closed land border crossings. Combined fighting this month has killed at least 21 in Thailand and 17 in Cambodia and displaced about 800,000 people. A five-day July truce brokered by the United States, China and Malaysia collapsed within months. President Donald Trump claimed a new ceasefire, but Bangkok denied any agreement and heavy fighting with artillery, tanks, drones and jets continues daily.
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