Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Cambodia denies intent to fire into Thai territory
There was a small fight between Cambodia and Thailand near their border.
A mortar round was fired from Cambodia, hurting a Thai soldier.
Cambodia says it was an accident, but Thailand says it was on purpose.
Many people had to leave their homes because of the fighting, but most have gone back.
Cambodia and Thailand agreed to stop fighting last year.
Now, Cambodia wants to have a meeting to talk about the border and make sure both countries agree on where it is.
Thailand hasn't said if they will go to the meeting or not.
Cambodia denies intent to fire into Thai territory, blaming an operational error.
Thailand accuses Cambodia of violating the ceasefire, injuring a Thai soldier.
One Thai soldier injured by shrapnel, not in life-threatening condition.
444,179 out of 649,023 Cambodian evacuees have returned home.
Cambodia proposes a special meeting on border demarcation for January 2026 in Siem Reap province.
- Who
- Cambodian and Thai military forces, Cambodian evacuees.
- What
- A mortar round was fired into Thai territory, injuring a Thai soldier; Cambodia proposes a border demarcation meeting.
- When
- The incident occurred around 7:25 a.m. on Tuesday, January 2026; ceasefire agreed on December 27, 2025.
- Where
- Border area between Cambodia and Thailand; proposed meeting in Siem Reap province, Cambodia.
- Why
- Cambodia claims operational error; Thailand accuses ceasefire violation; Cambodia seeks to address border demarcation and territorial integrity.
- Injured Soldier
- One Thai soldier injured by shrapnel to the right arm, not life-threatening.
- Evacuees Returned
- 444,179 out of 649,023 Cambodian evacuees have returned home.
- Remaining Evacuees
- 204,844 people, including 108,466 women and 66,892 children, remain in displacement camps.
- Ceasefire Agreement
- Cambodia and Thailand agreed to a ceasefire on December 27, 2025.
- Proposed Meeting
- Cambodia proposed a special meeting on border demarcation for January 2026 in Siem Reap province.
- Thai Response
- Thailand warned Cambodia to exercise caution and may take defensive measures if errors occur again.