Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Thai, Cambodian Troops Clash Near Disputed Border, Raising Tensions
Thailand and Cambodia, neighboring countries, are having a disagreement that has turned violent.
Soldiers from both sides shot at each other near an old temple.
This happened after a drone was seen and troops approached a Thai military spot.
Both sides disagree on who started it.
Thailand kicked out Cambodia's ambassador, and Cambodia responded by lowering diplomatic ties.
This is making the situation worse after a previous clash that caused tensions and troop movements near the border.
Thai and Cambodian troops exchanged fire near a disputed border point on Thursday.
The clash occurred near the ancient temple site of Prasat Ta Muen Thom.
The Thai army stated Cambodian forces fired first, after a drone was spotted and soldiers approached a Thai military post.
Cambodia's defense ministry accused Thai soldiers of unprovoked incursion, claiming its troops returned fire in self-defense.
The incident follows an expulsion of Cambodia’s ambassador and downgrading of diplomatic ties.
- Who
- Thai and Cambodian soldiers.
- What
- Thai and Cambodian troops exchanged gunfire.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Near the Prasat Ta Muen Thom temple on the Thai-Cambodian border.
- Why
- Tensions have escalated since late May, with each side accusing the other of provocations.
Thailand's Perspective
Cambodia's Perspective
Cause of the Gunfire
Thailand's Perspective
Cambodian forces initiated the gunfire.
Cambodia's Perspective
Cambodia says Thai soldiers started it
- Location
- Thai-Cambodian border, near Prasat Ta Muen Thom temple
- Date
- Thursday
- Participants
- Thai and Cambodian soldiers
- Trigger
- Disputed border tensions and drone sighting
- Diplomatic Status
- Thailand expelled Cambodia’s ambassador; Cambodia downgraded ties