Thailand's Unwinnable Hidden War
Simon Whistler • September 28, 2026

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If I were to mention Thailand, what would you picture? For most people, it would be the stunning beaches with soft, powdery golden sands and clear turquoise waters. Or it might be the Grand Temples.
Now, regular viewers of Warfronts, on the other hand, you'd probably likely recall last year's brief border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, which left hundreds dead and thousands displaced. After multiple failed attempts at a ceasefire, the two sides finally signed a deal in late December that has so far managed to prevent any further fighting.
But that doesn't mean that tensions between the two sides have calmed down.
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