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Thailand and Cambodia Engage in Border Clashes as Tension Escalates

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The situation at the border between Thailand and Cambodia has rapidly deteriorated, with both nations reporting attacks and casualties. The clashes began near the Ta Moan Thom temple, where both countries claimed the other side fired the first shots. The Thai army alleged that Cambodia fired artillery shells into a residential area, injuring three civilians in Surin province. In response, Thailand deployed its F-16 fighter jet against Cambodia, hitting military targets and forcing the closure of all border points.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Thai army reported that three civilians in Surin province were injured when Cambodia fired artillery shells into a residential area.
  • At least two people have died in shelling, authorities in Thailand's Surin province confirmed.
  • The Thai military has deployed six F-16 fighter jets along the disputed border, which they used to attack Cambodia's Special Military Region Commands 8 and 9.
  • The Thai army has also posted on social media that they have "opened fire" with their F-16 jet, which was confirmed by defense officials.
  • Thailand has recalled its ambassador to Cambodia and will expel Cambodia's envoy in Bangkok.
  • Authorities in Thailand have evacuated 40,000 civilians from 86 villages near the border to safer locations.
  • At least five people were injured in Thailand in a landmine blast on Wednesday.

Statistics:

  • 40,000 civilians have been evacuated from 86 villages near the border to safer locations.
  • At least two civilians have died in shelling.
  • Three civilians in Surin province were injured when Cambodia fired artillery shells into a residential area.
  • At least five people were injured in Thailand in a landmine blast on Wednesday.
  • Thailand has deployed six F-16 fighter jets along the disputed border.

Sources:

  • "Thai soldiers inspect a border area on Sunday, 20 July 2025, in Ubon Ratchathani province, where the Royal Thai Army said two anti-personnel landmines were found" - AP
  • Thai army's social media post, "F-16 has opened fire!"
  • Thai army's statement on the clashes, alleging Cambodia fired artillery shells into a residential area.

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