Avoid travel to 7 provinces: India's advisory on Thailand amid clash with Cambodia
"The current situation involves acts of intrusion and aggression that are causing harm to the people's lives. The situation has intensified and could escalate into a state of war. At present, it's a confrontation involving heavy weapons," the Prime Minister said.Thai authorities have advised against travel to more than 20 locations across several provinces, including Ubon Ratchathani, Surin, Sisaket, Buriram, Sa Kaeo, Chanthaburi, and Trat.Fierce clashes broke out along the border on Thursday, leaving at least 16 people dead and many more injured. Among the dead were children and a soldier, while 15 soldiers and 30 civilians sustained injuries. Tens of thousands have been forced to flee their homes.The fighting has involved gunfire exchanges, shelling, and rocket attacks, with Thailand launching airstrikes on Cambodian territory. On Friday, the Thai military reported multiple engagements across four border provinces.The Thai army claimed Cambodian forces used heavy artillery and Russian-made BM-21 rocket launchers, prompting what it described as 'appropriate supporting fire' in retaliation.According to Thailand's Health Ministry, more than 58,000 people have been displaced in the affected provinces, while Cambodian authorities said over 4,000 people had been evacuated from areas near the border.This marks the second major armed confrontation since a Cambodian soldier was shot dead in May. The latest flare-up came just hours after both nations downgraded diplomatic ties in the wake of a landmine explosion that injured Thai troops.- EndsTune InTrending Reel
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