The tank screeches as it rolls into the ad-hoc military base before four battle-weary soldiers jump out to re-inspect the hefty vehicle.

Thailand warned its conflict with neighboring Cambodia could “potentially develop into a war” as troops used rockets and artillery to shell targets along their contested border for a second

A fierce border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand has escalated, resulting in significant casualties and displacement. International concern has grown, prompting intervention from US President Donald Trump,

More than 100,000 people have been displaced in the deadliest conflict between the two nations in 14 years. Thailand’s acting prime minister warned on Friday that clashes with Cambodia over a border dispute “could develop into war” as the deadliest fighting between the two countries in years extended into a second day.

The Thai warning came as the U.S. expressed its grave concern about the most serious fighting in years between the Southeast Asian neighbors. The U.S. and China compete for influence in fast-growing Southeast Asia, and both have good relations with Thailand and Cambodia.

If the "months of simmering tensions" did lead to war, Thailand could draw on a much stronger military, said Reuters. Cambodia's defence budget is $1.3 billion and it has 124,300 active military personnel, while Thailand's budget is $5.73 billion and it can call on more than 360,000 active armed forces personnel.

Thailand’s military has deployed an F-16 fighter jet against Cambodia’s armed forces. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Donald Trump said he has held a telephonic conversation with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, adding that he would call Thailand's PM as well, requesting the two sides to end the war that has already 'killed many people'.