Summary of the Thai-Cambodian situation on 27 July 2025. Latest update. Entering the 4th day of the conflict. Follow live reports from the border. Although there are reports that Donald Trump posted after talking with Thai-Cambodian leaders, calling for both sides to find an immediate ceasefire and then come back to the table to negotiate a trade agreement, the deputy army spokesman confirmed that soldiers on the battlefield must still follow tactics and will only stop firing if Cambodia comes to negotiate.
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
5:56 p.m. Mr. Nikorndej Plangoon, Director-General of the Department of Information and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, confirmed the truth. Thailand and Cambodia will discuss in Malaysia tomorrow. Smiled and hoped it would actually happen.
5:24 p.m. The casino next to the Sai Taku canal was shot until smoke billowed out. It is believed to have been shot by a cannon. Locals said that if the cannon had been shot, it would have been good. It would have intoxicated the people. Most of the tourists were Thais.
4:30 p.m. The 2nd Army Region updates the fighting situation along the Thai-Cambodian border. Tensions are still high. Thai soldiers reclaimed the area of Chong An Ma at Preah Vihear Temple. Cambodia used snipers from the temple area, aiming to harm Thai soldiers.
4:05 p.m. Phalang Pracharath Party supports the mission to protect the nation first, not the time to negotiate “Trump tariffs”, warns not to be shaken by pressure from the United States, if they retreat, it will be like opening the door for neighbors to repeatedly encroach.
3:30 p.m. Mr. Pris Wacharasindhu, spokesman for the Prachachon Party, explained that the party is willing to close the website as requested by the NBTC, but insisted that the coordinates of evacuation centers and bomb shelters have never been disclosed. He suggested that the government centralize communications with the public and the international community, leading the Cambodian information operation.
3:18 p.m. "Army Area 2" denies rumors of "missile" launches from Cambodia, reiterates there is no confirmation from government agencies, and asks for cooperation to avoid forwarding information that has not been verified.
2:57 p.m. The government facilitates the people by transferring aid to disaster victims on the Thai-Cambodian border safely without being deceived by fraudsters through the Disaster Relief Fund of the Prime Minister's Office. Donations can be used to reduce taxes.
2:30 p.m. The Royal Thai Army clarified the news that Thai soldiers shot down a Cambodian PHL-03 multi-barrel rocket, stating that it was intelligence information and had not yet been reported. A source from the 2nd Army Region admitted that the launch was in the target area, but they could not yet verify whether it was successful or not.
2:28 p.m. "Air Force" sent 2 squadrons of 4 F-16 fighter jets to drop bombs on the battlefield area of "Prasat Ta Muen Thom-Takwai" after "Cambodia" fired BM21 rockets to destroy the castle.
2:21 p.m. Major General Vanchana Sawasdee calls on Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet to officially announce a ceasefire and negotiate with Thailand, and lists the origin of the use of force from Cambodia.
13.54 hrs. Mr. Pichai Chunhavajira, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, urged Cambodia to stop using violence, for the benefit of the people of both sides, and open the way for diplomatic negotiations, pointing out that Cambodia's behavior is destroying its own country.
13.40 "Pheu Thai" denies that the conflict between the two families sparked the Thai-Cambodian war, emphasizing that the cause was the Cambodian leader's dissatisfaction with the crackdown on the call center gang.
13.30 hrs. The NBTC issued a statement criticizing"Cambodia" for not being sincere in sitting at the negotiation table, sending troops to clash near Preah Vihear Temple since 2 am, firing BM-21 rockets at civilian targets, stating that the root of the problem is entirely the Cambodian government.
13.27 hrs. Mr. Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, reiterated his stance that he wanted to see Cambodia's sincerity after talking with"Trump", pointing out that the condition of withdrawing troops and moving all military equipment out of the area is a guarantee that there will be no distortion, no threat to the people and the country's interests.
12.38 PM The army has declared that it will be operating at full capacity to counter the invasion after Cambodia refused to stop firing with all types of weapons. It still cannot be trusted because of the apparent movement of heavy weapons that may come in more.
12.28 PM Cambodian Defense Ministry spokesman denies Thailand's accusation of using BM21s to shoot at Ta Muen Thom temple, stressing that Cambodia has no reason to destroy its own temple, and that only Thailand was the one who fired.
12.16 PM The army reports that Cambodia has been using artillery to attack"Ta Kwai temple" since 4 AM, firing BM-21s at the Thai military base and Ta Muen Thom temple.
12.07 p.m. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand issued a statement strongly condemning the serious acts and repeated violations of international law in the case of Cambodia using deadly weapons to shoot at people's homes in Surin Province.
11.37 a.m. The Air Force requests cooperation to refrain from disclosing in-depth weapons and equipment capabilities, including analysis of possible military operations plans, which may affect military operations.
11.36 a.m. Pol. Lt. Col. Sirawat Deepo, deputy police spokesman, reveals 5 behaviors of secret agents, asks for cooperation in reporting clues of groups of people with ill intentions who secretly send information on security and operations of Thai officials to Cambodia, with the highest penalty being death.
11.12 a.m. Cambodians flock to return to their country, overflowing the permanent border crossing at Ban Laem, Chanthaburi Province. Thai officials coordinated to open the large gates, expecting at least 20,000 people.
11.09 AM Buriram orders evacuation of 3 more districts after clashes and heavy weapons radius expand. Temples and schools in many areas have become temporary shelters. Two more hospitals have evacuated patients urgently, leaving only emergency personnel to treat patients. Meanwhile, 85 border schools have closed indefinitely.
11.00 AM General Nattapol Nakphanit, Deputy Minister of Defense, told the government to listen to the people, not just two people making decisions, and slammed Cambodia for being insincere after talking to"Trump" and not stopping the shooting.
10.50 a.m. Thai Army summarizes the border situation, Cambodia evacuates casino employees, confirms Thailand has captured all of"Phum Makhuea", reveals heavy clashes and close surveillance of 3 districts, Air Force emphasizes all aircraft are safe after Cambodia claims to have shot down a Thai F-16
10.44 a.m. Bus Terminal opens for collecting donated items to send to help 4 border provinces: Buriram, Surin, Sisaket, Ubon Ratchathani, free of charge, with transportation provided to pick up and drop off people and personnel 24 hours a day.
10.17 a.m. The Department of Provincial Administration summarized the border situation. There was gunfire from the Cambodian side since 4:30 a.m. before 8 a.m. the BM-21 rockets were launched at Ta Muen Thom Temple. The total number of civilian deaths remains at 13, with a total of 31 injured.
09.02 hrs. The Cambodian army has launched a BM-21 rocket attack on the"Prasat Ta Muen Thom", calling it an outrageous and unjustifiable violation of Thai sovereignty.
09.00 hrs. Lt. Col. Richa Suksuwanon, deputy army spokesman, stated that soldiers on the battlefield must still follow tactics and will stop firing only if Cambodia asks for negotiations. He revealed that there has been no stoppage of firing since 4 a.m. He emphasized that negotiations are at the government level, separate from the military.
08.58 Cambodian government praises President Donald Trump's role after Thailand accepts ceasefire offer, hopes it won't change its mind again.
08.27 Since early morning there have been reports of gunfire in the area of Prasat Ta Kwai. Artillery shells from the Cambodian side were found hitting people's homes and causing fire. No one was injured or killed.
07.25 hrs."Thai Airways" announces a change in flight service on the Bangkok-Phnom Penh roundtrip route during 27-31 July.
07.00 hrs. The 2nd Army Region clarified the news about the mobilization of reserve forces in the 2nd Army Region area on social media, confirming that it is not true. At present, there is no need to mobilize reserve forces.
06.00 hrs. The United Nations posted a statement stating that the UN Secretary-General is concerned about the situation of the clash between Thailand and Cambodia and called on both sides to cease fire and solve the problem through negotiations.
03.36 hrs. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet accepted Donald Trump's ceasefire proposal and is happy that Thailand has accepted it, but asked that they not go back on their word like they promised the Malaysian Prime Minister.
02.20 AM Philippine leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has confirmed his readiness to help Thailand and Cambodia reduce tensions and restore peace after a clash on the border left many injured and dead.
01.15 hrs. Mr. Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, acting as Prime Minister, talked to"Trump" and agreed to the ceasefire as proposed by the US leader, but asked Cambodia to show its true intentions and push for bilateral discussions to end the dispute peacefully and sustainably.
01:00 AM. Donald Trump posted after talking with Thai and Cambodian leaders, calling on both sides to find an immediate ceasefire before returning to the table to negotiate a trade deal.
00.18 hrs. Ubon Ratchathani Provincial Public Health Office announces the closure of 3 hospitals due to the clashes on the Thai-Cambodian border
