Summary of the Thai-Cambodian situation on July 25, 2025, latest updates, follow live reports from the border. Thailand insists on adhering to the rule of law and universal values of humanity, but will not allow any attacks to violate sovereignty and undermine national dignity.
From the clashes on the Thai-Cambodian border, which resulted from the Cambodian side 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 actions. Follow the latest report on the Thai-Cambodian clashes at Thairath Online
18.30 hrs. Effective today, the Chanthaburi and Trat Border Defence Command has declared martial law in some areas in Chanthaburi and Trat Provinces due to the situation on the Thai-Cambodian border.
6:00 p.m. Admiral Nattapol Deowawanich, Commander of the Naval Operations Command, inspected the forces and prepared the destroyer fleet, SEAL unit, and aircraft to protect sovereignty from threats under the"Chakrapong Phuwanat Plan".
5:10 p.m. Mr. Phumtham Vejjayachai announced Thailand's position on the situation on the Thai-Cambodian border, disappointed that Cambodia chose to use military force first and also attacked a hospital, a residential area, resulting in 13 civilians being injured, which is considered a serious war crime.
5:05 p.m. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that it is preparing to present its position to clarify the facts to the UNSC, emphasizing that Cambodia opened fire first, and stating the facts that UNESCO was accused by Cambodia of destroying the Preah Vihear Temple. It admitted that there were still clashes this morning, with 14 deaths.
5:00 p.m. The Marine Department warns cargo ships to be more careful and avoid sailing near the Cambodian maritime border. If you encounter a"warship" on the opposite coast, please notify immediately.
4:00 p.m."Air Force" sends F-16s to bomb and destroy "Cambodian military" bases in 2 rounds, 4 locations around Preah Vihear Temple, Ta Muen Thom, Phum Makhuea before returning to the base safely.
3:24 p.m. The Royal Thai Air Force has informed users of the Don Mueang Air Force Base route that from 25 July 2015 onwards, there will be strict control of entry and exit by officials.
3:10 p.m. A famous page reveals information from an Australian satellite analyst, indicating that most escalated situations likely started on the"Cambodia" side. There were reinforcements in many areas before the clashes.
3:00 p.m. Senator Noppadol Inna, as the Thai IPU, issued a statement condemning Cambodia's violation of the"Ottawa" convention by using landmines to attack civilian targets, hospitals, and villages, which is a violation of the Geneva convention. He emphasized that Thailand was a victim of provocation and was shot first by the Cambodian army.
2:45 p.m. Police spokesman warns Thais not to be hot-headed after a clip of an attack on a Cambodian in Thailand was released. He advises that people should be discerning, otherwise they may be prosecuted for violating the law. He stressed the importance of taking care of the property of people evacuating from their homes.
2:30 p.m. "The Royal Thai Army" invites Thai people to join in displaying the "Thai national flag" in every appropriate place to show the symbol of Thainess and show the strength of one heart.
2:00 p.m. 3 brave soldiers from the 6th Long Range Reconnaissance Company lost their lives in a battle between Thai and Cambodian soldiers in the area of Prasat Ta Kwai, Surin Province. One was injured.
13.00 hrs. The Army revealed that BM-21 rocket shells from Cambodia fell in the Sri Wichian Subdistrict area, damaging houses in 3 locations in Ubon Ratchathani Province. No one was injured. It is expected that everyone has been evacuated to shelters.
12.57 p.m. The government has approved financial assistance for those affected by the situation on the Thai-Cambodian border: 1,000,000 baht per person for death, 700,000 for disability, 200,000 for serious injuries, 100,000 for severe injuries, and 50,000 for minor injuries.
12.00 noon Cambodian man arrested, suspected of being a spy who gave out bullet trajectory coordinates, rode a motorcycle and took pictures of the evacuation area, claimed to send them to his sister in Cambodia, while Thai officials do not believe him and are investigating clearly, fearing that he is a spy who gave out target coordinates to Cambodian artillery shells.
11.40 AM The Air Force warns the public to avoid approaching the risk area within 20-40 km. along the border clashes and to refrain from releasing images/information/personnel in military operations, such as points showing the position of aircraft passing by, aircraft taking off, images of pilots and officials, etc.
11.10 AM Thai security officials found that the Cambodian side had set up an artillery base and BM-21s opposite the Chong Sangam checkpoint, causing Phusing District to urgently evacuate people in all 7 sub-districts, move patients out of Phusing Hospital, and convert the hospital into a field hospital.
11.00 a.m. The 2nd Army Region warns against believing fake news, confirming that Thai soldiers did not occupy the Preah Vihear Temple and Wat Kaew area.
10.46 AM The death toll of"Cambodian soldiers" after fighting on the Thai-Cambodian border from July 24 to the morning of July 25, 2015, totaling 19 bodies after being hit by heavy Thai military weapons in return.
09.50 a.m. Officials recovered 5 bodies from a convenience store and gas station in Kantharalak District, Sisaket Province. The bodies are being sent to Kantharalak Hospital for identification before being handed over to relatives.
09.40 hrs. The Thai army confirmed that there is evidence that"Hun Sen" is behind the attacks on Thai civilian targets, which is considered a war crime. They called on international organizations and the world community to independently and transparently investigate in order to bring the perpetrators to justice.
09.30 hrs. The Royal Thai Army received a report that clashes had begun since 04.00 hrs. in the areas of Chong Bok, Phu Makhuea, and Phanom Dong Rak District, Surin Province. Cambodia continued to fire with heavy weapons. The Thai side responded by using supporting fire weapons according to the situation.
08.10 hrs. The 2nd Army Region has issued a warning that there are currently clashes in several areas along the border. The public is asked to avoid entering areas along the border.
08.00 hrs. The situation at the permanent border crossing at Ban Laem, Thepnimit Subdistrict, Pong Nam Ron District, Chanthaburi Province, nearly 3,000 Cambodians are gradually gathering in front of the checkpoint to prepare to return to their country.
07.45 hrs. The U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Thailand issued a statement expressing concern over the fighting along the Thai-Cambodian border and calling for an immediate end to the attacks, protection of civilians, and resolution of the dispute peacefully.
06.30 hrs. The 2nd Army along with the Border Patrol Police went to disarm a bomb inside a 7-Eleven at a Ban Phue gas station before recovering the bodies of the deceased after Cambodia fired a BM-21 shell at them.
05.56 hrs. The Public Relations Office of Surin Province reported that in Kab Choeng District, Surin Province, the District Chief reported that the sound of cannons was heard and another clash had begun.
00.33 hrs. The 2nd Army Region posted a message regarding the bodies of deceased persons remaining in the area of the explosion at PTT Ban Phue, Kantharalak District, Sisaket Province. Currently, there are still explosive devices remaining and cannot be retrieved, so the EOD team of the 2nd Army Region and the 2nd Border Patrol Police were notified to retrieve the explosive devices first, and then the bodies of the deceased can be retrieved.
00.10 hrs. The 2nd Army Region summarized the fighting with the"Cambodian soldiers" along the border. The Cambodian side opened fire opposite the Wild Boar base, to the east of Prasat Ta Muen. The Thai side began to retaliate. A total of 32 people were affected (20 injured, 12 dead).
The 2nd Army Area Operations Center calls for an end to such actions in accordance with the universal principles of humanitarian law. Only military objectives will be attacked. Thailand upholds the rule of law and universal values of humanity, but will not allow any attacks that violate sovereignty and undermine national dignity.
