
The militaries of Thailand and Cambodia exchanged fire over a disputed border area on Thursday. There has been no formal declaration of war and the conflict has not spilled over into other regions, according to Thailand’s Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai. Both countries are accusing the other of opening fire first.
While Wechayachai accused Cambodia of firing heavy weapons without clear targets, leading to civilian deaths, Cambodia’s Defense Ministry said that a Thai F-16 fighter jet dropped two bombs on a road near an 11th-century temple.
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Cambodia’s Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts said the strike caused “significant damage” to it and the “surrounding area and the structures.”
The 2nd Army Region has released images showing Royal Thai Air Force F-16 fighter jets conducting precision airstrikes on Cambodian military command posts.
— Bangkok Post (@BangkokPostNews) July 24, 2025
The operation targeted the 8th and 9th Support Infantry Division Headquarters, which were identified as key units… pic.twitter.com/PSO535anuv
“Thailand’s Health Ministry says 12 people, including 11 civilians and one Thai soldier, have been killed in clashes with Cambodian troops. Another 31 people, including 24 civilians, are said to have been injured,” RT said.
Civilians are being evacuated from the conflict zone.
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Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen posted photos on social media on Thursday showing his war room, and him commanding the battle against Thailand, declaring he's not fleeing, and harshly criticizing Thai politicians and journalists, saying 'Don't Thai to me!'" #Thailand #Cambodia pic.twitter.com/rCSPHaWejH
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AlJazeera chronicled the events that led to Thursday’s violent clashes:
