Thailand Warns of War with Cambodia

• Thailand’s acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai warns of potential war over cross-border clashes with Cambodia.

• The conflict has uprooted over 1,30,000 people, leading to deadly strikes for the second day.

• The UN Security Council is set to hold an emergency meeting on the crisis.

• Over 1,38,000 people have been evacuated from Thailand’s border regions, with 15 fatalities and 46 wounded.

• Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nikorndej Balankura suggests easing of fighting and openness to talks.

• Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet claims Thailand has backed out of a proposed truce.

• Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi expresses distress over the casualties.