Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia has intensified as both nations engage in heavy artillery exchanges along their disputed 817-km border, following the collapse of a ceasefire brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump. Thailand has escalated its military operations, deploying F-16 fighter jets to target Cambodian military positions, while Cambodia retaliates with rocket fire, alleging civilian casualties from Thai strikes. The conflict, deeply rooted in territorial disputes over ancient temples, has displaced over 600,000 people and resulted in dozens of fatalities, including civilians. Trump’s attempts to mediate peace have been hindered, as both sides accuse each other of violating ceasefire agreements, reflecting the fragility of regional stability in Southeast Asia. This escalating violence poses a significant concern for India’s strategic interests, particularly in the context of its Act East policy and the importance of maintaining secure trade and defense corridors in the region.