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Thailand–Cambodia Border Clashes Escalate

  • 25 Jul 2025

On 24th July 2025, fresh hostilities erupted along the Thailand–Cambodia border, marking the most severe military escalation in over a decade.

Key Points

  • Worst Fighting in Years: Heavy artillery and BM-21 rocket fire were exchanged across several areas, with Ubon Ratchathani and Surin provinces witnessing intense shelling.
  • Mass Evacuations: Over 100,000 Thai civilians were relocated to shelters following the clashes.
  • Thai Military Response: Thailand accused Cambodia of launching sustained bombardments and responded with “appropriate supporting fire.”
  • Disputed Territory: The fighting occurred along a 130-mile stretch of contested border, where sovereignty has been under dispute for over a century.
  • Air Power Deployed: Thailand deployed F-16 fighter jets, marking the first use of airstrikes against Cambodian military targets in this conflict.