Cambodian-Thai War

The Cambodian-Thai War was a conflict between Cambodia and Thailand from 2002 to 2006. Cambodia, aiming to expand its influence in Southeast Asia after ASEAN disbanded in 1985, attacked Thailand. Weakened by past conflicts and internal turmoil, Thailand faced difficulties. Cambodia emerged victorious, but both countries plunged into civil unrest afterward. In Cambodia, factions clashed over governance, while Thailand transitioned to a constitutional monarchy with a republican style. The war's impact reshaped regional dynamics and internal politics in Southeast Asia.
== Summary ==
In the aftermath of the dissolution of the ASEAN, Cambodia embarked on a strategic agenda aimed at bolstering its influence within the region, particularly Vietnam. This pursuit, however, inadvertently ignited tensions not only with its eastern neighbor but also with the contiguous state of Thailand.
Thailand, still grappling with the aftermath of its protracted civil strife since 1971 and contending with deeply entrenched communist sentiments, found itself facing an additional challenge: an influx of Thai migrants crossing into Cambodian territories illegally due to the persistent unrest within their homeland. This exacerbation of cross-border migration issues further strained the already delicate relationship between Cambodia and Thailand.
Diplomatic endeavors ensued, with high-level discussions convened between the respective Prime Ministers of Cambodia and Thailand in the precincts of Phnom Penh. These dialogues sought to assuage the burgeoning tensions and find amicable solutions to the pressing issues at hand, including the prickly matter of irregular migration. However, despite earnest efforts, these diplomatic engagements proved futile in yielding tangible resolutions, exacerbating the already strained relations between the two nations.
The relations between Cambodia and Thailand eventually erupted in June 2002. In a calculated display of belligerence, Cambodia unleashed a salvo of 230 RPG projectiles across the border, resulting in a catastrophic toll of approximately 13,000 casualties, both civilian and military. Prompted by this brazen provocation, Thailand responded in kind, further inflaming the conflict and plunging the region into a state of perilous instability. Thailand announced it's declaration of war in August 3.
At the first days of the war Thailand got most of Northern Cambodia but is weakening as the communist rebels in Thailand grows larger, Cambodia managed to counterattack pushing Thailand in the border, both countries agreed for a month stalemate. Cambodia attacked again in September 17 making big progress in the war.
The civil war in Thailand finally ended and the dissolution of the Thai Communist Party, they now focused on defeating Cambodia.
Cambodia finally trained it's soldiers and made a frontline and manage to reach Bangkok in 2 months. Nothing changes in 3 years of the war but the two only bombardment eachother. In January 16 of 2005 Cambodia pushed through Thailand but defeated few months late in August. Thailand managed to enter Cambodia and toke control most of the country but was pushed back in December.