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Thailand-Cambodia clashes kill at least 33

Bangkok warns that the conflict could 'move towards war'.

Fighting between Thai and Cambodian troops over a disputed border has entered a third day, with Bangkok warning that the conflict could "move towards war".

Also in the programme: A new play opens in Los Angeles about one man left on an island to die as punishment for being gay; and, Trafalgar Square in London prepares to host a big party to celebrate the 200th birthday of Britain's National Gallery.

Presenter Julian Worricker is joined by Lijia Zhang, Chinese writer, journalist, social commentator and Charles Emmerson, an Australian-born writer, editor and historian living in London. He's the author of three books on history and geopolitics, and editor of a new magazine, Translator.

Photo: Evacuees at a Thai government evacuation centre, where they have been relocated due to clashes between Thai and Cambodian soldiers along the disputed border. 25 July 2025/ EPA

50 minutes

Broadcast

  • Sat 26 Jul 202506:06GMT