Summary of the Thai-Cambodian situation on July 28, 2025, latest update, entering the 5th day of the conflict. Follow live reports from the border amid news that Cambodia has agreed to negotiate with"Hun Manet" and "Bhumtham" in Malaysia after "Trump-Anwar" attempted to mediate twice. Meanwhile, the 2nd Army Region clarified the case of images of explosions at an abandoned building on the Cambodian side, which was found to be the location of curved trajectory support weapons.
From the conflict situation in the Thai-Cambodian border area, which resulted from the Cambodian side opening fire on the Thai military base at Ta Muen Thom Temple, Surin Province, since the morning of July 24, the Thai army has taken military action to protect its sovereignty and the people from such inhumane acts. The conflict has later expanded to Chanthaburi and Trat provinces. Follow the latest report on the Thai-Cambodian conflict situation at Thairath Online
19:04 hrs. F-16s dropped bombs twice after Cambodia still did not stop firing, hoping to seize the area before the deadline.
6:50 p.m. Statement from 3 media professional organizations regarding request for cooperation in reporting news on the tensions between Thailand and Cambodia, along with recommendations for government communication.
17:56 Joint statement from 3 countries concludes immediate ceasefire, effective from midnight tonight. At 7 am on July 29, the two military commanders will meet, indicating that this is the first step to reduce tension and restore peace and stability.
17:47 Thai-Cambodian leaders announced an immediate ceasefire agreement after midnight today (28 July) before the two military commanders meet tomorrow at 7 am and meet through the JBC mechanism on 4 August.
16:04 2nd Army Area updates the combat situation along the Thai-Cambodian border, finding movement of the PHL-03 missile system in the area of Samrong Airport, Oddar Meanchey Province, while monitoring cyber threats and infiltration by Cambodian spies.
15:21 Fierce clash at Chong Krang, dozens of Thai soldiers injured, 1 killed, a helicopter transporting injured soldiers from the border area in Phusing District was seriously shot. Reports indicate that the Cambodian army close to the Kab Choeng border was defeated after F-16s flew in to provide fire support.
15:21 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement condemning “Cambodia” for distorting the accusation that Thailand used chemical weapons, slamming the intention to undermine Thailand’s credibility, while the two sides are about to meet.
15:04 “Bhumtham” arrives at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, beginning discussions on regional peace approaches at the invitation of the ASEAN Chair.
14:34 “Somsak” orders medical team to keep close watch even though Thai-Cambodian negotiations have already taken place. Medical team urgently dispatched to the area in full force after 60 locals were found to be highly stressed, with 46 at risk of suicide.
13:31 The Cambodian Embassy in Bulgaria’s Facebook page released images claiming to be of a Thai plane releasing toxic gas to kill Cambodian civilians. However, it was found that the images were actually of a firefighting plane dropping pink flame retardant on a wildfire in California.
13:20 “Col. Richa” reveals that the Thai-Cambodian border situation is still clashing in many areas after Cambodian attacks continued. He emphasized that Thailand responded with targeted fire, obstructing and destroying weapons, aiming to completely undermine Cambodian combat forces.
13:07 Images released of Thai soldiers destroying the cable car and stairs, successfully cutting off Cambodia’s route up to Phu Makhuea. As Cambodian soldiers were stationed below the cliff
12:37 PM “Thanakorn” placed his hope on the government’s flight to Malaysia to discuss with Cambodia, insisting that there must be a ceasefire first without any conditions, criticizing “Hun Manet” for saying a ceasefire but ordering relentless attacks on Thai civilians
12:36 PM Commander of Army Area 2 vowed that he would still be here after Cambodia released fake news of soldiers holding pictures and the message “RIP” hoping to destroy morale, insisting on fighting shoulder to shoulder with his subordinates to ensure the safety of the people in the clashes on the Thai-Cambodian border
12:16 PM The Thai army responded to the spokesman of the Cambodian Ministry of Defense after the release of fake news that Thailand had invaded Cambodian territory and used chemical weapons in military operations, which is an accusation that is baseless and a serious distortion of information.
12:05 PM “Bhumitham” emphasized that before flying to Malaysia to discuss with “Hun Manet,” Cambodia must be sincere After violating all rules, confirming the 2 conditions of the ceasefire, no loss of sovereignty, no discussion of the 1:200,000 map, with representatives from China and the United States observing
12:02 PM Clear images of “Hun Sen” with one hand busy, holding a magnifying glass, the other hand holding a walkie-talkie with a SIM card, giving long-distance commands across provinces, plus a GPS tracking system
11:45 AM Buriram: EOD officers from the Border Patrol Police are rushing to recover a BM-21 rocket head that Cambodia fired and hit a villager’s roof and penetrated the roof and was buried under the floor in the middle of the house. Property has been moved out of the house and is in preparation. There are 2 issues: if it can be recovered, that’s good; if it can’t be recovered, it must be destroyed, meaning the house must be destroyed as well.
11:25 AM Government spokesman reveals that the governor of Surin has declared a war disaster zone, asking people to avoid risky areas within a 120 km radius of the Thai-Cambodian border. Recommend to fully charge your mobile phone, do not turn off the device. Receive information from Cell Broadcast
11:01 AM “Jirayu” reveals that US academics analyzed the Thai-Cambodian conflict from Cambodia’s internal politics, attacking without specifying targets, while Thailand focuses on specific military targets with clear, precise superiority.
10:14 AM The situation along the Thai-Cambodian border on 28 July, the Cambodian side has not stopped firing, using K. guns to shoot at the Ta Kwai Temple area at intervals before the Thai side used a 105 mm. cannon to fight back and a 155 mm. cannon to block and attack the arms transport route.
09:12 AM Governor of Surin Province Announcement of emergency disaster relief zone in 4 border districts: Boachet, Sangkha, Kap Choeng and Phnom Dongrak. The cause is due to the armed conflict and attacks on important locations along the Thai-Cambodian border that have continuously escalated.
06:51 AM The 2nd Army Region clarified the case of images of explosions at abandoned buildings on the Cambodian side. It was found that curved trajectory weapons were located in civilian areas and buildings not related to military missions in many areas. In the past, Cambodia has continuously used such weapons to attack Thai civilian areas.
00:12 AM "Nan Hospital" announced the relocation of the field hospital services at Wing 466, Nan Airport, back to the Accident and Emergency Building, ready to start service on 28 July 2025.
00:01 AM Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet is preparing to lead a team to meet with Thailand in Malaysia to discuss a ceasefire. The border clashes that have been going on for more than 4 days have ended.
