Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Thailand, Cambodia Exchange Artillery Fire Amid Border Conflict
Thailand and Cambodia, two countries next to each other, are fighting.
They've been shooting big guns and rockets at each other for two days, near their border.
The fighting started over a disputed area, and now lots of people have had to leave their homes in Thailand.
Sadly, many people have been killed, and the countries have different ideas about who started it.
Other countries, like the U.S. and Malaysia, are asking them to stop fighting and talk things out peacefully.
Thailand and Cambodia exchanged heavy artillery fire for a second day.
Fighting occurred in the Ubon Ratchathani and Surin provinces of Thailand.
The conflict began at a disputed border area, escalating from small arms fire to heavy shelling.
At least 16 people have died, and 100,000 people were evacuated from the Thai side.
The U.S. and ASEAN have called for a ceasefire and peaceful resolution.
- Who
- Thailand and Cambodia
- What
- Heavy artillery fire exchange between Thailand and Cambodia.
- When
- Fighting for a second day, as of Friday.
- Where
- Border area between Thailand (Ubon Ratchathani and Surin provinces) and Cambodia.
- Why
- Disputed border area and alleged landmine incidents.
Thailand
Cambodia
Who started the conflict
Thailand
Cambodia initiated the conflict.
Cambodia
Cambodia has not issued a response to claims they initiated conflict.
Landmine Allegations
Thailand
Cambodia laid landmines, causing casualties.
Cambodia
Cambodia has dismissed these allegations.
- Countries Involved
- Thailand, Cambodia
- Death Toll
- At least 16
- Evacuated (Thailand)
- 100,000 people
- Weapons Used
- Artillery, BM-21 rocket systems, F-16 fighter jets (Thailand)
- Location of Clashes
- Six locations along the border