Thai and Cambodian soldiers fire at each other in disputed border area
Summary
In July 2025, Thai and Cambodian soldiers exchanged gunfire in a disputed border area. This conflict arose after both countries downgraded diplomatic relations following a series of incidents, including landmine explosions. Both sides blame the other for starting the fighting near an ancient temple on the Thai-Cambodia border.Key Facts
- Thai and Cambodian soldiers fired at each other in a contested border area on July 24, 2025.
- The clash occurred near the ancient Prasat Ta Muen Thom temple, which lies between Thailand's Surin province and Cambodia's Oddar Meanchey province.
- Diplomatic relations worsened after Cambodia expelled the Thai ambassador and Thailand expelled the Cambodian ambassador.
- Five Thai soldiers were injured in a land mine blast near the border on the previous day.
- Thailand claimed the land mines were newly placed and Russian-made, while Cambodia denied any responsibility.
- Relations between Thailand and Cambodia have been strained since May after a Cambodian soldier died in another disputed area.
- The International Court of Justice previously ruled in favor of Cambodia regarding a similar border dispute in 1962, reaffirming the decision in 2013.
- Nationalist tensions in both countries have contributed to the ongoing conflict.
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