The reescalation of conflict was sparked on May 28, when a Cambodian soldier was killed in an early morning clash between both nations’ troops, in an area called the Emerald Triangle—the shared border between Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos. The area remains disputed as both Thailand and Cambodia lay claims to parts of the region.

By Chayut Setboonsarng and Chantha Lach BANGKOK/PHNOM PENH (Reuters) -Thousands of Cambodians joined a state-organised march in its capital on Wednesday to support the government in an ongoing border dispute with Thailand triggered by the death of a Cambodian soldier last month.

Tensions have heightened between Thailand and Cambodia over a longstanding border dispute as leaders of both countries voice concern and warnings. Andrea Heng and Susan Ng dive into the catalyst of the skirmish and assess the conflict with Mustafa Izzuddin,