Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Thai Woman Saves Cats Amid Cambodian Artillery Fire
Imagine a fight broke out between Thailand and Cambodia, like a really loud argument with explosions!
People had to leave their homes because it was dangerous.
One woman named Pornpan was most worried about her five cats, so she put them in crates and took them with her when she left.
She had even prepared in advance by getting cat food and carriers.
The conflict has caused a lot of fear and some people have unfortunately been hurt.
Cross-border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia has caused widespread evacuation.
A Thai woman, Pornpan Sooksai, prioritized saving her five cats during the evacuation.
Fighting escalated after tensions rose over a disputed border region.
At least 16 people, mostly civilians, have died in the conflict.
Pornpan had prepared for the conflict by stocking up on cat food and carriers.
- Who
- Thai and Cambodian soldiers, civilians.
- What
- Cross-border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, causing evacuations and casualties.
- When
- Since late May, with escalation on Thursday.
- Where
- Thai-Cambodian border region.
- Why
- Tensions over a long-contested border region led to conflict.
Thailand
Cambodia
Responsibility for the Conflict
Thailand
Each side has accused the other of firing the opening shot.
Cambodia
Each side has accused the other of firing the opening shot.
- Evacuees
- Nearly 140,000
- Fatalities
- At least 16
- Woman's Name
- Pornpan Sooksai
- Cats' Names
- Peng, Kung Fu, Cherry, Taro, Batman
- Location of shelter
- Surin city