Thailand vs Cambodia: Old Wounds, New War?
In a dramatic escalation of long-standing tensions, Thailand and Cambodia have entered their most serious border conflict in over a decade. On July 24, 2025 , the disputed frontier saw fierce exchanges of fire, resulting in numerous casualties and mass civilian evacuations. The Clash: From Landmines to Airstrikes The conflict was triggered earlier this week when a Thai soldier lost his leg to a landmine near Ubon Ratchathani province , an area long contested between the two Southeast Asian neighbors. Thai authorities blamed Cambodian forces for laying the mine. In retaliation, Thailand launched a full-scale military response : Thai F-16 fighter jets bombed targets inside Cambodian territory. Cambodia responded with rocket fire and artillery shelling . At least 13 Thai nationals have been killed , with over 40,000 civilians evacuated from border towns. Cambodia has yet to confirm its casualty count, but media sources suggest significant damage and displacement on bo...