💥 Over the past week, more than 100 BM-21 rockets have pummeled Sa Kaeo province, just kilometers from the Thai-Cambodian border. Ongoing gunfire and blasts reverberate through the concrete walls, according to CGTN’s Dusita Saokaew, who has been on the ground.
🛡️ Inside a makeshift frontline bunker, villagers huddle together, sharing scarce supplies and steeling themselves for the next blast. Their daily routines—simple tasks like fetching water or checking on livestock—have become tense, dangerous missions.
🚧 Checkpoints are now tightened, and roads lie silent. Border crossings that once buzzed with trade and commuters have ground to a halt. For residents, every passing vehicle or distant rumble sets nerves on edge.
⏳ Life has shrunk to waiting and enduring. Families listen for any sign of calm, counting the minutes between blasts and wondering when normalcy will return.
🌏 Why it matters: Sa Kaeo sits at a strategic crossroads in Southeast Asia. Continued clashes risk wider disruption—from supply chain delays to potential refugee flows—as the border simmer remains hot.
✈️ Travelers and explorers, take note: if you plan to visit the region, stay updated on local advisories and avoid frontline areas. Safety first!
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Rockets hit Sa Kaeo: Inside a frontline bunker on Thailand's border
cgtn.com
