Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Thailand, Cambodia Fighting Intensifies; At Least 16 Dead
Thailand and Cambodia are fighting near their border, using big guns that cause explosions.
Both sides blame each other for starting the fighting.
Sadly, many people have died, and a lot of people have had to leave their homes.
Thailand accuses Cambodia of attacking civilians, and Cambodia says Thailand used dangerous weapons called cluster munitions.
Other countries have offered to help them talk things out, but Thailand wants to solve the problem by talking directly to Cambodia.
Thailand and Cambodia exchanged heavy artillery fire for a second day.
Fighting intensified and spread to new areas along the border.
At least 16 people have been killed, and tens of thousands are displaced.
Thailand accused Cambodia of targeting civilians and using artillery, while Cambodia accused Thailand of using cluster munitions.
Thailand favors bilateral negotiation, rejecting mediation offers.
- Who
- Thailand and Cambodia.
- What
- Heavy fighting with artillery fire between Thailand and Cambodia.
- When
- Ongoing for a second day, starting early Thursday.
- Where
- Along the Thailand-Cambodia border, in multiple locations.
- Why
- Triggered by Thailand recalling its ambassador and expelling Cambodia's envoy, disputes over border sovereignty, and accusations of landmine placement.
Thailand
Cambodia
Initiation of Aggression
Thailand
Cambodia initiated aggression, targeting civilians.
Cambodia
Cambodia denies the accusations.
Mediation Efforts
Thailand
Thailand rejects mediation.
Cambodia
The United States, China, and Malaysia have offered to mediate.
- Death Toll
- At least 16
- Displaced
- Tens of thousands
- Locations of clashes
- 12 locations
- Thai Civilian Deaths
- 14
