Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Thai and Cambodian Troops Clash at Disputed Border
Thailand and Cambodia, neighboring countries in Southeast Asia, are having a disagreement.
They've been arguing over a border area.
Recently, soldiers from both countries shot at each other near an old temple.
This all started after a Thai soldier got hurt by a landmine.
Thailand blamed Cambodia, but Cambodia said the mine was from a long time ago.
Because of this, the countries have taken steps like closing borders and recalling ambassadors.
They've been having problems since a soldier was killed a few months ago.
Thai and Cambodian troops exchanged gunfire at a disputed border point.
The clash occurred after Thailand closed border crossings and withdrew its ambassador.
Thailand accused Cambodia of placing landmines after a soldier was injured.
Cambodia denied the claim and said the mine was left over from war.
Relations have worsened since May with a Cambodian soldier's death.
- Who
- Thai and Cambodian troops.
- What
- Thai and Cambodian troops exchanged gunfire at a disputed border point.
- When
- Early on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
- Where
- Near the ancient temple site of Prasat Ta Muen Thom in Thailand’s Surin province.
- Why
- Tensions have been escalating over a disputed border area and a landmine incident.
Thailand's Perspective
Cambodia's Perspective
Landmine Incident
Thailand's Perspective
Thailand accused Cambodia of placing landmines on the Thai side of the disputed border area.
Cambodia's Perspective
Cambodia denies the claim, stating the mine was from a past war.
- Location
- Thailand-Cambodia Border
- Incident
- Troop exchange of gunfire
- Date
- July 24, 2025
- Reason for escalation
- Landmine incident and border disputes
- Diplomatic actions
- Border closures, ambassador withdrawals
- Disputed area
- Thai-Cambodia border near Prasat Ta Muen Thom