A long-standing territorial dispute between Southeast Asian neighbours Thailand and Cambodia erupted into conflict with jets, tanks, and ground troops battling in a rural border region in July 2025. But an image of aircraft supposedly from the fighting was in fact shared by the Thai Royal Air Force weeks earlier in a post about a joint air drill with Indonesia.

Acting Thai Premier Phumtham Wechayachai accuses Cambodia of ‘not acting in good faith’ ahead of crucial talks.

Both nations accused each other of starting the military clashes and have downgraded their diplomatic relations since Wednesday. Thailand also sealed all land border crossings with Cambodia.

While the US and China urge a ceasefire, Thailand’s acting prime minister says he’s wary of Cambodia’s ‘acting in good faith’.

Acting Thai Premier Phumtham Wechayachai accuses Cambodia of ‘not acting in good faith’ as talks begin in Kuala Lumpur.