Thai-Cambodian clashes along border after months of building tensions

At another level is a feud between Hun Sen's family and Thaksin Shinawatra's family. There has been a very public falling out, where Hun Sen leaked a phone call between himself and Thaksin's daughter and prime minister Paetongan Shinawatra, where she was alleged to have been critical of the Thai 2^nd Army commander. Many Thais called for Paetongan to resign because of her 'treasonous talk'.

Others say the military action is a convenient excuse for the Thai military to retake control of the Thai government, although this has been denied. What happens over the next few days will be crucial. Rumors are everywhere, including a rumor of a Thai invasion of border areas of Cambodia. Fortunately, in many places, the border cliff running along this area creates a natural barrier against major troop movements.

The skirmishes may subside over the next few days, but the underlying tensions will not be resolved.