Summary of the Thai-Cambodian situation on July 24, 2025, latest update. Follow live reports from the border as the"Thai military" confirms its readiness to protect sovereignty and the people.

In the case of "Cambodian soldiers" continuously using weapons to attack civilian targets in the Thai border with small arms and heavy weapons. While the Thai side is ready to protect sovereignty and the people from such inhumane actions. Follow the latest report on the Thai-Cambodian conflict at Thairath Online

6:00 p.m.: Mr. Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, ordered the Ministry of Energy to set up an energy emergency management center to deal with the tension between Thailand and Cambodia. Emphasizing that there must be no shortage of oil and electricity. Urgently alleviate the suffering of the people as much as possible.

5:00 p.m. :  Office of the Primary Educational Service Area Office 2 orders the closure of schools along the border in all 4 districts of Sa Kaeo Province until the situation is resolved.

16.29 hrs : Samdech Hun Sen's page confirms that he has not traveled abroad as reported in Thai media, but is currently participating in video commands and other commands to fight against Thai invaders.

4:00 p.m. : Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jessada Denduangboripant explains the characteristics of the BM21 bullets from the multiple-barrel rocket launcher mounted on the back of a truck that Cambodia fired into Thailand, pointing out that it is an inaccurate weapon and should not be used.

15.35 . : The army uses the"Jakkraphong Phuwanat" plan, appointing the army commander as the incident commander, ordering the use of land forces - requesting air and naval forces to support the mission. If the violence cannot be stopped, it will be escalated to the use of force to the level of national defense.

3:28 p.m. :"CP All" expresses regret over the "Thai soldiers clash with Cambodia" incident and is ready to provide urgent assistance and care for those affected.

2:55 p.m. :"Thai Airways" held internal discussions to monitor and assess the tense situation on the Thai-Cambodian border and coordinated with the government to bring flights to bring Thais back home.

2:49 p.m. : The 2nd Army Region has issued an urgent announcement requesting residents in Tambon Sao Thong Chai and Tambon Sok Kham Pom, Sisaket Province, to urgently enter the bomb shelter.

2:33 p.m. : The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation sent a Cell Broadcast to warn people in the fighting area, asking for cooperation in evacuating to a safe area, and coordinating with community leaders to evacuate to temporary shelters.

13.52 : The Royal Thai Army condemns the Cambodian side's use of weapons to attack civilian targets in the Thai border. The latest report shows that civilians have been injured and killed as a result of the attack.

12.25 p.m. : Thai Khu Fa page posted a message from the Royal Thai Embassy in Phnom Penh recommending that Thai people leave Cambodia as soon as safely possible. In emergencies, call (+855) 77 888 114.

12.17 PM: Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra, former Prime Minister, tweeted a message via X (Twitter) that today Samdech Hun Sen, President of the Cambodian Senate, ordered the firing into Thai territory early in the morning. He was the first to fire after laying bomb traps along the border, which is considered a violation of international law and the ethics of living together as a good neighbor. Thailand has used patience, restraint, followed the principles of international law and fulfilled its duties as a good neighbor. From now on, the Thai military can respond according to the tactical plan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can determine various measures with legitimacy.

11.54 a.m. : Cambodia attacks Phanom Dongrak Hospital in Surin Province, injuring civilians.

11.37 a.m. : Thai soldiers destroy the cable car up Phu Makhuea belonging to Cambodian soldiers.

11.30 : Thai Army condemns Cambodia's inhumanity in using BM-21 rockets to attack Thai civilian areas, urges evacuation of people.

11.24 a.m. : The Cambodian Ministry of Defense issued a statement condemning the Thai military aggression, claiming that the Thais secretly stationed troops at Ta Muen Thom Temple and launched an attack first, forcing Cambodia to exercise its right to defend itself.

11.14 a.m. : Evacuation centers opened in two sub-districts of Ban Kruat District: Sai Taku Sub-district and Chanthaburi Sub-district.

11.00 : There are reports of a BM-21 from Cambodia falling on a PTT gas station in Ban Phue, Kantharalak District, Sisaket Province. It is expected that there will be many more deaths and injuries. At the same time, Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, the Prime Minister, condemned Cambodia's shooting at Thailand, stressed that the time for negotiations was up, and sent encouragement to the soldiers and local people to get through this incident as quickly as possible.

10.58 a.m. : F-16s destroy two Cambodian bases: the 8th Infantry Regiment Headquarters and the 9th Infantry Regiment Headquarters.

10.51 a.m. : Thailand sends 6 F-16 aircraft to prepare for retaliation in the area of Chong An Ma, Ubon Ratchathani Province.

10.30 a.m. : There are reports of clashes in 6 areas: Prasat Ta Muen Thom, Prasat Ta Kwai, Chong Bok, Chong An Ma, Chong Chom, and Khao Phra Wihan.

10.25 a.m. : Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet posted on Facebook claiming that the Thai army had launched the attack first, emphasizing that Cambodia has always adhered to a peaceful solution to the problem, but in this case there was no other choice but to use force to respond.

10.03 AM : Cambodia attempts to encroach on the border area in the area of Prasat Ta Kwai, Phanom Dong Rak District, Surin Province. The Thai side approves firing of cannons to protect sovereignty.

09.55 : Urgent evacuation order after Cambodia fired 2 BM-21 rockets into a residential area at 09.40 in the area of the Border Area Development Center, Kab Choeng District, Surin Province, injuring 3 people.

09.47 : The clashes spread to all border areas in Surin, Sisaket and Ubon Ratchathani provinces.

09.40 hrs. : The 2nd Army Region reports that Cambodia has fired a BM-21 rocket, which reportedly fell at Prasat Don Tuan, Sisaket Province, and at the Border Area Development Center, Kap Choeng District, Surin Province, injuring three civilians. At the same time, Samdech Hun Sen, President of the Cambodian Senate, posted on Facebook claiming that Thai soldiers had begun attacking, leaving the Cambodian army with no choice but to retaliate and fight back.

09.20 hrs. : There were clashes along the front line, with the use of both small arms and heavy weapons. Initial reports indicate that one Thai soldier was injured.

08.20 hrs. : The Cambodian side opened fire in the area opposite the base of operations to the east of Prasat Ta Muen, at a distance of approximately 200 meters.

07.38 : Thai soldiers heard the sound of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from the Cambodian side in the area of Prasat Ta Muen Thom, Phanom Dong Rak District, Surin Province. Later, the Cambodian side brought weapons into the position in front of the barbed wire and found 6 Cambodian soldiers fully armed, including RPGs, walking close to the barbed wire in front of the Thai base of operations. The Thai side used shouted negotiations to avoid conflict.