A year after fleeing twice due to border clashes between Cambodia and Thailand, O’Smach dentist Bun Thun reports that fear of renewed conflict is now secondary to economic concerns. Thun, owner of a dental clinic, finds the challenge of earning a livelihood to be the more pressing issue. The armed clashes disrupted his business and forced displacement, but the lasting impact is financial instability. He indicates the current situation focuses less on military threat and more on rebuilding economic security. While past events caused anxiety, present difficulties stem from hardship and uncertainty regarding future prosperity. Thun’s experience highlights a shift in concerns from immediate safety to long-term economic survival for residents of O’Smach.