Thailand started the war, launching strikes at Cambodia first

The claim that "Thailand started the war, launching strikes at Cambodia first" reflects a complex and contentious situation between the two nations. Recent reports indicate that both Thailand and Cambodia have accused each other of initiating hostilities in the latest round of border clashes. For instance, some sources suggest that Thailand's military actions, including airstrikes, were a response to provocations from Cambodia, while others assert that Cambodia was the first to engage in armed attacks. The framing of these events varies significantly across the sources, with some emphasizing Thailand's role as the aggressor and others portraying Cambodia as the instigator. This ambiguity indicates that while there may be elements of truth in the claim regarding Thailand's initial strikes, the context and the reciprocal nature of the accusations complicate a straightforward interpretation. Thus, the claim is partly true, as it captures a facet of the situation but lacks the nuance of the ongoing conflict dynamics.