Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Thailand Expels Cambodian Ambassador Amidst Escalating Border Attacks
Thailand and Cambodia are fighting, and Thailand's leader says they won't talk until the fighting stops.
Thailand says Cambodia started the attacks and they are just defending themselves.
Sadly, 12 people have died, including a child, and more were hurt.
Thailand has kicked out Cambodia's ambassador and pulled their own ambassador back home.
The fighting is happening in four areas, and people are being moved away from the danger, with schools shut down.
Thailand's acting PM ruled out talks with Cambodia until attacks cease.
The conflict escalated, resulting in 12 deaths and 31 injuries in Thailand.
Thailand alleges Cambodia instigated the attacks, acting in self-defense.
Thailand has expelled the Cambodian ambassador and withdrew its ambassador.
Clashes occurred in four provinces; residents evacuated, schools closed.
- Who
- Thailand and Cambodia; acting Prime Minister of Thailand (Phumtham Wechayachai).
- What
- Escalating conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, including artillery shelling and expulsions.
- When
- Recent events; specific date of news conference - Thursday, July 24.
- Where
- Clashes in four provinces of Thailand (Ubon Ratchathani, Sisaket, Surin, and Buriram) and along the border with Cambodia.
- Why
- Thailand alleges Cambodia instigated the attacks, and Thailand responded in self-defense.
Thailand
Cambodia
Attack Instigation
Thailand
Cambodia initiated the attacks.
Cambodia
Likely: Cambodia's viewpoint is not given in these articles
Justification for Action
Thailand
Thailand is acting in self-defense.
Cambodia
Likely: Cambodia's viewpoint is not given in these articles
- Deaths in Thailand
- 12 (11 civilians, 1 soldier)
- Injured in Thailand
- 31 (24 civilians, 7 military personnel)
- Acting Thai PM
- Phumtham Wechayachai
- Thai Action
- Expelled Cambodian ambassador, withdrew own ambassador
- Thai Stance
- No talks until attacks cease; self-defense