Escalation near civilian and cultural sites raises humanitarian and heritage: The conflict has intensified beyond frontier skirmishes, affecting displaced civilians and threatening Cambodia's key cultural heritage, complicating international responses and increasing humanitarian urgency.

Supply chain restrictions reflect evolving strategy: Thailand’s efforts to restrict military supplies through land checkpoints and maritime controls show an attempt to strategically weaken Cambodian forces without committing to a full naval blockade, balancing military pressure and geopolitical risk.

Divergent narratives and unverifiable claims impede conflict resolution: Both sides claim significant military successes and accuse each other of misinformation, limiting transparent assessment and complicating diplomatic efforts amid restricted access to conflict zones.