Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Thai-Cambodia Fighting Continues, New Fronts Emerge, Malaysia Urges Ceasefire
Thailand and Cambodia are still fighting near their border.
The fighting has gotten worse, with many people hurt and forced to leave their homes.
Both countries say the other started it.
Malaysia, a country nearby, is trying to get them to stop fighting.
They have been arguing for a long time about where the border should be and who owns some old temples.
This is similar to a previous conflict in the past where tensions over land have arisen.
Clashes extended into a third day between Thailand and Cambodia, with a new front emerging.
Over 30 people have died, and over 130,000 have been displaced in the worst fighting in 13 years.
Both sides claim self-defense and blame the other for initiating the attacks.
Malaysia, as ASEAN chair, is pushing for a ceasefire, with Cambodia supporting the plan.
The dispute involves jurisdiction over undemarcated border points and ancient Hindu temples.
- Who
- Thailand and Cambodia.
- What
- Renewed clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border.
- When
- The fighting extended into a third day as of Saturday.
- Where
- Along the Thai-Cambodian border, with a new front emerging in Trat and Pursat provinces.
- Why
- The dispute involves jurisdiction over undemarcated points and ancient Hindu temples.
Cambodia
Thailand
Initiation of Conflict
Cambodia
Thailand launched a deliberate, unprovoked attack.
Thailand
Thailand says it is acting in self-defense and calls for dialogue.
Resolution Approach
Cambodia
Requests international condemnation of Thailand's aggression.
Thailand
Prefers bilateral negotiations to resolve the dispute.
- Casualties
- Over 30 deaths
- Displaced
- Over 130,000
- Conflict Points
- Ta Moan Thom and Preah Vihear temples
- ASEAN Involvement
- Malaysia pushing for ceasefire
