Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Thailand, Cambodia Increase Troops Amidst Border Dispute
Thailand and Cambodia are having a disagreement about their shared border.
Recently, there was a small fight where a Cambodian soldier was killed.
Both countries have sent more soldiers to the border, making things tense.
They've been talking, but haven't agreed on how to solve the problem.
Thailand doesn't want to use the International Court to settle the issue and prefers talking directly.
The border was first drawn a long time ago.
Now, both countries are being urged to calm down by other countries.
Thailand and Cambodia have increased military presence along their shared border.
Tensions escalated after a brief skirmish on May 28 in an undemarcated border area that resulted in a Cambodian soldier's death.
Cambodia rejected proposals for de-escalation during bilateral talks.
The Thai Army stated that Cambodian soldiers and civilians have made incursions into Thai territory.
Thailand does not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice regarding the border dispute.
- Who
- Thailand and Cambodia are involved in the border dispute.
- What
- Thailand and Cambodia have reinforced their military presence along the disputed border.
- When
- Following a skirmish on May 28, 2025
- Where
- Along the Thailand-Cambodia border
- Why
- Tensions have risen due to a border dispute, military buildup, and disagreement over how to resolve the issue.
Thailand's Stance
Cambodia's Stance
Jurisdiction
Thailand's Stance
Does not recognize the International Court of Justice and prefers bilateral negotiation.
Cambodia's Stance
Wants to refer disputes to International Court of Justice.
- Border Length
- 817 km
- Date of Skirmish
- May 28
- Casualties
- One Cambodian soldier
- Disputed Area
- Undemarcated border area
- Border first mapped
- 1907