Intense clashes along the shared border between Thailand and Cambodia have forced tens of thousands to abandon their homes amid escalating violence. Entire villages have been evacuated as artillery shelling and ground skirmishes disrupt daily life, creating an urgent humanitarian crisis. Relief agencies report severe shortages of food, clean water, and medical supplies in makeshift camps set up near safer zones. Local authorities are struggling to maintain order while accommodating the sudden influx of displaced families.

Key impacts of the displacement include:

  • Over 40,000 people currently seeking refuge in overcrowded shelters
  • Critical damage to infrastructure, hindering aid delivery
  • A surge in communicable diseases due to unsanitary conditions
  • Children and elderly among the most vulnerable groups