As we share a long border, we both know that we have to live and grow together,” Thailand’s then-Ambassador to Cambodia Panyarak Poolthup told Cambodia’s then-Prime Minister Hun Sen. “The political will is always there to resolve any issues that may arise.

Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cambodia’s capital Phnom Penh on Wednesday for a march to show their solidarity with the government and military, amid soaring tensions with neighboring Thailand following a border row that erupted last month.

Tensions have heightened between Thailand and Cambodia over a longstanding border dispute as leaders of both countries voice concern and warnings. Andrea Heng and Susan Ng dive into the catalyst of the skirmish and assess the conflict with Mustafa Izzuddin,