Tensions on the Thailand–Cambodia border have flared into the most serious conflict in decades.

In this special update, Local Secrets Thailand host David Hibbins unpacks:

• The century‑old dispute over the Preah Vihear temple

• What triggered the deadly skirmishes in May 2025

• Reports of newly planted land mines and escalating attacks

• Why Thai F‑16 jets and artillery are now in action

• What travelers really need to know if they’re visiting Thailand