Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Clashes Erupt at Thailand-Cambodia Border, Over 20 Injured
There's trouble brewing again at the border between Thailand and Cambodia.
Cambodian civilians, including a monk, protested against the Thai military installing barbed wire.
Thai soldiers responded with tear gas and rubber bullets, and allegedly, noise-making devices.
Over 20 Cambodians were reported injured.
Both sides accuse each other of starting the conflict and violating the ceasefire from August.
These clashes are the first major ones since August and the second major conflict since May.
The two countries have a history of border disputes dating back to a 1907 map, and the Preah Vihear temple is a major point of contention.
Clashes occurred on Wednesday at the Thailand-Cambodia border.
Over 20 Cambodians were reported injured.
Thai forces allegedly used tear gas and rubber bullets.
Cambodians protested the installation of barbed wire.
This is the first major clash since the August ceasefire.
- Who
- Thai and Cambodian forces, Cambodian civilians
- What
- Clashes and use of force at Thailand-Cambodia border
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Disputed border area in Banteay Meanchey province
- Why
- Cambodian protest of barbed wire installation and territorial disputes.
Cambodia
Thailand
Use of Force
Cambodia
Thai forces used excessive force.
Thailand
Cambodian protesters initiated the conflict, which warranted the response.
Territorial Rights
Cambodia
Disputed claims on territory.
Thailand
Disputed claims on territory.
- Incident Date
- Wednesday
- Location
- Thailand-Cambodia border, Banteay Meanchey province
- Injuries
- Over 20 Cambodians
- Thai Actions
- Fired tear gas and rubber bullets, used noise-making devices (allegedly)
- Protest Reason
- Barbed wire installation
- Prior Conflict
- Ceasefire since August, July clashes
Sources
Thai police fire tear gas at Cambodian protesters at a disputed border village
23 Injured In Fresh Clashes At Thailand-Cambodia Border; Tear Gas, Rubber Bullets Fired