Thai-Cambodian Border Erupts: Deadly Clashes Prompt US Embassy Alert

Intense armed clashes, including rocket and artillery fire, erupted along the disputed border between Thailand and Cambodia on Thursday, July 24, 2025, prompting the U.S. State Department to issue an urgent alert. Reports of casualties are emerging as both nations accuse each other of initiating the new round of hostilities in Preah Vihear province.

The fighting escalated quickly, following Thailand’s recent recall of its ambassador and a move to expel Cambodia’s envoy. The U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Thailand advised American citizens near the border to adhere to directives from Thai security services and consult local authorities for updates.

Initial reports indicate shots were fired near the Ta Moan Thom temple, approximately 225 miles from Bangkok. Thailand alleges Cambodian shelling targeted civilian areas, including a hospital, resulting in nine Thai civilian deaths, and claims subsequent airstrikes on military targets in Cambodia. In response, Thailand’s military has closed all border checkpoints with Cambodia, confirming fighting at six different points and activating an emergency war readiness plan.

Sovereignty disputes have historically plagued the 508-mile land border between Thailand and Cambodia, leading to numerous skirmishes over the past century, including a weeklong artillery exchange in 2011.

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