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Summary of the Thai-Cambodian situation 26 July 2025, latest update, live report from the border

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Saturday, July 26


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Summary of the Thai-Cambodian situation on July 26, 2025. Latest update. Entering the 3rd day of the clash. Follow live reports from the border, including the eastern side in Trat Province. Villagers are evacuating from the area. The sound of weapons being used has begun to be heard.

From the clashes on the Thai-Cambodian border, which resulted from Cambodia opening fire on the Thai military base at Prasat Ta Muen Thom, Surin Province since the morning of July 24, until the Thai army took military action to protect the sovereignty and the people from such inhumane acts, which later expanded the clashes to Chanthaburi and Trat Provinces. Follow the latest reports on the Thai-Cambodian clashes at Thairath Online

6:45 p.m. Villagers in Buriram continuously evacuate after the cannonballs from Cambodia have a longer radius, while Prasat Phanom Rung has announced the closure of the park until the situation on the Thai-Cambodian border is resolved.

6:00 p.m. The Air Force sent F-16s and Gripens to perform a second round of bombing at Cambodian military areas near Wat Ta Kwai before returning to a safe base.

5:50 p.m. From the operation to reclaim the Phu Makhu area, it was found that"Major General", the commander of the Cambodian military unit, was shot and died at Chong Ta Thao - Phu Makhu.

5:00 PM.  CAAT reiterates that Thai flights are still normal and is coordinating with the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) to closely monitor the situation after Cambodia issued a NOTAM for dangerous airspace under the care of the country in the border area where there was a conflict.

4:44 p.m. "Paethongtarn" Shinawatra announced that Thailand is ready to fight without retreating when Cambodia started shooting first. She has spoken with the Deputy Minister of Defense. Our military equipment is complete. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is moving forward to explain things on the world stage. She believes that Cambodia is not happy that Thailand has taken action to crack down on call centers until it conflicts with certain interests. She pointed out that even if it is not the Shinawatra family that forms the government, this matter must be addressed.

4:15 p.m. Revealing images of the"Cambodian military" weapons storage in the Phu Makhuea battlefield. The Thai side seized 12 firearms and drones, along with 7 mobile phones used to film a provocative clip for the Thai military.

3:30 p.m.  The Navy confirms that the news that Marines stepped on a mine in Trat Province is not true and asks for cooperation to not share the movement of personnel and weapons.

3:25 p.m.  The State Railway of Thailand has announced the temporary suspension of train services on the Eastern Line between Aranyaprathet Station and Ban Khlong Luek Border Checkpoint from July 26 onwards until further notice.

3:20 p.m. "Air Force" sends 2 "Gripen" aircraft to reinforce F-16 fighter jets to urgently send eggs to intercept Cambodian curved-trajectory weapons before flying back to the base safely.

3:00 PM Deputy Commander of the Border Defense of Chanthaburi and Trat visited soldiers who were involved in an accident at the Ban Chamrak border in Trat Province after a military truck with brake failure overturned on a downhill curve. He confirmed that he did not run over a landmine and injured 7 soldiers.

2:45 p.m.  Bangkok has set up a convoy to transport relief supplies to the border, along with 4 toilet trucks, to the location before midnight. People can still bring items to donate 24 hours a day.

2:30 p.m. Rain fell in the area of Phanom Dong Rak District, Surin Province, close to the battle lines at Prasat Ta Muen Thom and Prasat Ta Kwai, but there was still a loud artillery duel. And on the Cambodian side, there was a siren warning everyone to take cover in bunkers.

13:40 hrs.  An F-16 fighter jet from the Royal Thai Air Force dropped eggs on a Cambodian military base near Wat Ta Kwai with precision.

12.47 PM  Mr. Maris Sengiampong, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced the results of his visit to the UN, confirming that Cambodia violated Thai sovereignty, pointing out that it targeted civilians. Thailand agrees with Anwar's proposal for the two countries to cease fire, but Cambodia must be sincere first. He is preparing to send a letter to the"Chairman of the ICRC", emphasizing that Cambodia violated international humanitarian law.

12.34 p.m.  The Cambodian Ministry of Defense has issued frequent statements accusing the Thai military of expanding its military operations into Cambodian territory beyond the original conflict zone and of continuing its unprovoked and premeditated aggression.

11.30 a.m. "Eastern Forces" operate according to Chakkraphong Phuvanath's plan, successfully pushing Cambodian soldiers out of 4 areas in Sa Kaeo Province, while maintaining tight security along the line, evacuating civilians from risk areas.

11.00 a.m.  The Army spokesman confirms the case of artillery shells found on the Lao PDR side, confident that they were definitely not shells from the Thai side, pointing out that if they were not intentional, they could not have gone as far as that. He believes that the intention is to make the Lao PDR and the international community misunderstand the Thai side.

10.16 AM Army Region 2 posts, preparing tools to destroy"PHL-03 missiles" from Cambodia, can shoot 130 kilometers away, do not be careless, warn people to keep their distance from potential targets, follow official news closely.

10.00 AM.Champasak Province, Laos, was hit by 10 bombs from Cambodia, hitting houses and damaging civilians in southern Laos.

09.20 hrs. The 2nd Army confirms that the Thai national flag has been planted at"Yot Phu Makhuea". Thai soldiers control the entire area, one of the strategic areas on the Thai-Cambodian border.

09.10 hrs.  The Ministry of Defense Spokesperson's Office posted a message that Cambodia began attacking the Thai border area at 05.10 hrs. before the navy took control of the situation and successfully pushed the Cambodian side out of Thai territory by 05.40 hrs.

08.10 hrs.  The Chanthaburi and Trat Border Defense Command posted a message on Facebook, breaking through the Trat border mines, pushing back foreign forces from encroaching on sovereignty."Train as you do, fight as you do."

08.00 hrs.  Thousands of Cambodians traveled to wait at the Ban Laem border checkpoint to return to their country after the unrest between the two countries.

07.00 hrs. The emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council on the Thai-Cambodian border case ended last night. Cambodian representatives called for an immediate, unconditional ceasefire, while Thailand signaled readiness to negotiate through bilateral channels.

06.00 hrs. Villagers in several areas of Trat Province have gradually evacuated the area, with some already leaving since last night. The news team heard the sound of a gunshot resembling a heavy weapon, which is believed to be a signal that clashes are beginning along the eastern border.

05.20 hrs.  The Public Relations Office of Trat Province" of the Public Relations Office of Trat Province stated that "There was a report of a clash on the border in the area of Chamrak-Laem Klat. Waiting for further confirmation.

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