Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Thailand and Cambodia Clash on Border; Civilians Injured
Thailand and Cambodia are fighting near their border.
The conflict started near a temple after a drone was spotted.
Both sides accuse each other of starting the fight.
Thailand says Cambodia attacked civilians with rockets, injuring some people.
Cambodia says they were defending themselves against a Thai attack.
The fighting is happening in a disputed area called the Emerald Triangle, where these countries share a border, and has seen previous clashes in the past.
Armed clash erupts between Thailand and Cambodia near shared border.
Fighting began near Ta Muen temple after a Cambodian drone was detected.
Thai army accuses Cambodia of initiating the firefight and targeting civilians.
Cambodia blames Thailand, claiming self-defense against an armed assault.
Dispute over the Emerald Triangle region has led to previous clashes.
- Who
- Thai and Cambodian military forces.
- What
- Armed clash and exchange of fire between Thai and Cambodian forces.
- When
- Fighting began around 7:35 AM on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
- Where
- Near Ta Muen temple along the Thailand-Cambodia border in the Emerald Triangle region.
- Why
- Due to an ongoing dispute over the shared border.
Thailand
Cambodia
Initiation of Firefight
Thailand
Cambodia initiated the firefight.
Cambodia
Thailand initiated the firefight.
Actions leading to conflict
Thailand
Cambodia targeted civilians.
Cambodia
Thailand violated Cambodia's territory.
- Location
- Thailand-Cambodia border
- Date of Incident
- July 24, 2025
- Thai Province
- Surin
- Cambodian Province
- Oddar Meanchey
- Injured Civilians
- 3 (Thai)