Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Thailand-Cambodia Border Conflict Escalates With Airstrikes, Casualties
Imagine two neighbors, Thailand and Cambodia, who have been arguing about where their land borders are for a long time.
Now, they're fighting again.
The fight started with shootings and landmines, with each side blaming the other.
Thailand sent fighter jets to attack Cambodian military spots.
Sadly, some civilians have been hurt.
The fight is about old temples and the border.
They have closed their border to people, and they are not talking nicely to each other anymore.
Clashes erupted along the Thailand-Cambodia border, resulting in civilian casualties and airstrikes.
Thailand launched airstrikes on Cambodian military positions following reported attacks on Thai civilians and soldiers.
The conflict is rooted in long-standing border disputes and claims over ancient temples like Preah Vihear.
Thailand and Cambodia have both accused each other of inciting violence and violating territorial integrity.
Diplomatic relations have deteriorated, with border closures and reciprocal actions taken by both nations.
- Who
- Thailand and Cambodia, with military forces and civilian populations involved.
- What
- Clashes and airstrikes along the Thailand-Cambodia border.
- When
- Starting on Thursday, July 24th, and ongoing.
- Where
- Along the Thailand-Cambodia border, near disputed temples.
- Why
- Due to long-standing territorial disputes and differing claims over the border and ancient temples.
Thailand's Stance
Cambodia's Stance
Who Started the Violence?
Thailand's Stance
Cambodia initiated attacks, including laying landmines and shelling civilian areas.
Cambodia's Stance
Cambodia's forces acted in self-defense against Thai incursions and aerial attacks.
Territorial Claims
Thailand's Stance
Thailand contests decisions made by the International Court of Justice
Cambodia's Stance
Cambodia respects decisions made by the International Court of Justice
- Casualties
- At least nine civilians killed
- Airstrikes
- Thai military launched airstrikes on Cambodian positions
- Disputed Temples
- Preah Vihear, Ta Muen, Ta Moan Thom
- Border Closure
- Thailand closed all land border crossings
- Diplomatic Status
- Both countries have downgraded diplomatic relations.
