Thailand-Cambodia Conflict
Will the ancient temple keep sparking modern wars?
4.7 (21)
37 mins
Discover how a century old border ambiguity around Preah Vihear reignited fighting between Thailand and Cambodia, drawing in US and Chinese influence and forcing thousands to flee. Explore the tangled history of maps, past conflicts, and nationalist politics that keep the conflict simmering.
Ep 1:
Borders Drawn in Blood and Ink
A century-old colonial map, a lost temple, and Cambodia's brutal descent into chaos set the stage for a border dispute that refuses to die.
Ep 2:
Family Feuds Ignite a Border War
A leaked phone call between rival political dynasties shatters a decades-old friendship, plunging Thailand and Cambodia into open warfare in 2025.
Ep 3:
Ancient Temples, Modern Proxy War
As ceasefires crumble and great powers circle, Thailand and Cambodia face a stark choice: negotiate a lasting peace, or brace for round three.
Discussions (12)
Scott
Level 5 · 9 mo agoPaetongtarn calling Hun Sen 'uncle' while troops are dying is peak nepotism brain rot.
Willie
Level 5 · 9 mo agoThat just isn't true. You claim this isn't a proxy war? Cambodia hosts Chinese warships and Thailand flies US jets. It is obviously a proxy war regardless of what the ceasefire text says...
Knox
Level 8 · 9 mo agoHun Sen leaking that call on Facebook is peak petty boomer energy. Torching a government for the lols and scam compound money is absolute trash.
