Rising tensions between Thailand and Cambodia over a disputed ancient temple create risks of localized clashes and modest economic disruption, though a full-scale armed conflict remains unlikely. Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia have recently escalated over the disputed Ta Moan Thom temple complex, near which both countries station troops. On March 18, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet warned that his country was prepared to use military force if Thai troops reentered the site. His statement follows a February confrontation between Thai and Cambodian soldiers at the complex, which led Thailand's defense ministry to issue a formal protest. Cambodia claims that Thai forces are illegally stationed near the temple complex, while Thailand maintains that the complex falls within its jurisdiction....
