Thai - Cambodia Conflict Thai Troops Retaliate, 100 Cambodian Soldiers Dead in Fierce Clash

[webfact]

File photo for reference only. Courtesy of Amarin TV

 

SI SA KET - In a recent skirmish along the Thai-Cambodian border, the Thai military has reportedly engaged in intense combat, resulting in the deaths of approximately 100 Cambodian soldiers.

 

According to a statement from the Second Army Region Operations Centre, the clashes occurred at approximately 4 p.m. on July 25th. The Thai forces have maintained control across all confrontation points by deploying tanks and artillery to retaliate effectively.

 

The conflict intensified as Cambodian troops attempted to breach key areas, including Chong Bok, Sam Tae, Phu Ma Khua, and other strategic locations. The Thai military has responded with continuous artillery fire, thwarting the opposition’s advances in these regions.

 

In Sam Tae, the situation involved tank and artillery assaults, causing significant damage to the opposition, especially in the Sattasom area.

 

Meanwhile, at Phra Viharn, ongoing skirmishes were reported near Wat Phra Kaew, with strategic movements aimed at securing an advantage on Phu Ma Khua.

 

Thai forces destroyed enemy positions at Hill 350 and successfully defended Prasat Ta Kwai in the Phanom Dong Rak district of Surin, reported Amarin TV.

 

Efforts to evacuate civilians from high-risk areas are currently underway and are being coordinated with provincial government agencies. So far, 63,446 people have been moved to safer zones within four provinces.

 

Currently, no additional damage to areas outside the immediate conflict zones has been reported. However, artillery shells have impacted various locales, including Ta Mieng and Bak Dai in Surin province and Si Wichean in Ubon Ratchathani, where BM-21 rockets damaged four homes. In Kantharalak district, Sisaket, artillery strikes have also been noted.

 

To assist affected civilians, royal charitable volunteers are providing aid in the four provinces, setting up seven royal kitchens and eight field kitchens, and preparing 52,000 meals a day for displaced individuals.

 

The public is urged to refrain from photographing or sharing information regarding military movements to prevent misinformation and reduce panic. People are also cautioned against falling for fake news, advising them to verify information from official sources.

 

As skirmishes continue along the borders of Buriram, Surin, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani, residents are advised to avoid these frontier zones to ensure their safety.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Amarin TV 2025-07-26

 

 

 

[ThreeCardMonte]

Payback time.

 

It’s escalating.

[HappyExpat57]

Has fighting between Cambodia and Thailand ever been this bad?

[Mentors65]

last conflict was between 2008 and 2011. nearly 3,5 Years

[BarraMarra]

Do you believe this without footage on the ground ? sounds like a promo from TAT, TreeCardMonte already believes it.

[Gaccha]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

The conflict intensified as Cambodian troops attempted to breach key areas, including Chong Bok, Sam Tae, Phu Ma Khua, and other strategic locations.

Wow. This isn't a mere border clash anymore. Military movements to breach lines is conflict in depth.

 

1 hour ago, webfact said:

intense combat, resulting in the deaths of approximately 100 Cambodian soldiers.

Wtf. 100?? That's a company of soldiers. This is completely escalating out of control. 

[ukrules]

Might make them think twice before firing rockets into Thailand again.

 

I know they are going to be crapping themselves, especially at the 'top levels' inside Cambodia.

Sometimes I live among them and notice things which are not normal and you hear stories about certain people who are unexpectedly swarmed by bodyguards when there's an incident like the one a few months back when a single Cambodian soldier was killed on the border and loads of them just turned up for someone who doesn't usually have bodyguards yet is surprisingly some member of Hun Sens extended family.

They were scared back then so I have no doubts there's a lot of reaction in the last couple of days and that's all the way down in Phnom Penh.

They must have reason to fear in Phnom Penh to act like that or they wouldn't do it.

[JimHuaHin]

" ... resulting in the deaths of approximately 100 Cambodian soldiers."  Source of estimated fatalities - Thai drones, Thai supporters in the Khmer military, satellite images, Thai spies or a version of the TAT tourist calculator?

[ezzra]

One way to get the rust out of those machines. 

[lordgrinz]

I believe the four F16's they sent in to bomb their forces yesterday, in the late afternoon, caused most of those deaths. Now there are reports that Cambodia wants a ceasefire.....guess they got the message, they aren't going to win.

[mfd101]

Everything quiet so far here in Prasat Surin this morning (unlike all of yesterday as the  big Thai guns moved slightly closer to us and each salvo shook the windows, like an earthquake - made me fear for the future of our house). 

 

What does silence mean? Victory? King's holiday? My b/f says they've done their job from 2 or 3 km from us and are now away to hit other targets along the frontier ... or so says the local messaging system.

 

At least we've gotten rid of 12 or so of the family who moved here for shelter from Khok Salaeng in Phanom Dong Rak. The've now moved on to Korat & Muaeng Surin for greater shelter & quiet. (My old MIL - all of 5 years older than me - couldn't cope with the constant thunder of the Thai artillery.)  So just 2 family members now for us to feed 'n water. Civilization has returned.

[anchadian]

Not what Cambodia states:

 

Cambodia releases fatalities figures for the first time as the conflicts enters Day 3. From the Phnom Penh Post: "BREAKING: In an armed conflict with Thailand, 5 Cambodian soldiers were killed and 21 injured. Additionally, 8 civilians were killed and 50 injured since the clashes broke out on July 24, confirmed Maly Socheata, defense ministry spokesperson

 

 https://x.com/KhaosodEnglish/status/1948906980497916342

 

 

[KhunLA]

Integrity in news reporting ... 

 

When has that ever happened, especially reporting on conflicts 

[Hunz Kittisak]

Well done 

I’ve never liked the military much as I do now. 
Evil Hun Sen regime needs to be taught a lesson.
Go! Go! Go! 

[sammieuk1]

I'm very busy right now withdrawing my cash and hiding under a pile bullet proof Baht 🤔 

[Gaccha]

It's remarkable looking at the work of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute.

 

They have gone back in time looking at the satellite maps and they can identify the exact moments of explosions and troop movements. 

 

Never has a conflict being so clearly the fault of one side: Cambodia.

 

You can clearly see troop movements in mid-February, to fortify strategic hill stations, as well as strengthening military road networks within Cambodia. 

 

You can then see that the first shots were fired into Thailand. 

 

But it is equally shocking how bad Thailand has done on the communication front. The whole international media is alight with Cambodian representatives pleading their innocence. Whilst Thai diplomats sound aggressive and obstinant. 

[Forrests Father]

The first thing that dies during a conflict is the truth. 

[proton]

Looks like Thailand is a war criminal then

[spidermike007]

Hun Sen, the sorry, pathetic, disgusting, serial killing, land grabbing despot, is in way over his head. We're just beginning to see how outmanned and outgunned Cambodia is, and if they don't surrender soon they are going to take a serious beating. After their missile barrage of the border provinces few are going to feel sympathy for them. 

[arick]

They copy this story from the Canada embassy website?

[zepplin]

9 hours ago, HappyExpat57 said:

Has fighting between Cambodia and Thailand ever been this bad?

The Thais are say enough is enough, so they are teaching them a lesson! Well deserved too! 

[zepplin]

30 minutes ago, proton said:

Looks like Thailand is a war criminal then

????  You dealing with only half a deck? Cambodia killed 18 people when they stated shellng Willy Billy into Thailand - a 711 was destroyed ect , the Thais have had enough of that f dictator in Cambodia who is miles in over his head! 

[BarraMarra]

Well official figures state only 50 Cambos have lost there lives in the skirmish not TAT figure of 100 dead. The usual " Tell the lemmings we are winning and throw a lie in they'll believe it "

[Burma Bill]

4 hours ago, anchadian said:

Not what Cambodia states:

 

Cambodia releases fatalities figures for the first time as the conflicts enters Day 3. From the Phnom Penh Post: "BREAKING: In an armed conflict with Thailand, 5 Cambodian soldiers were killed and 21 injured. Additionally, 8 civilians were killed and 50 injured since the clashes broke out on July 24, confirmed Maly Socheata, defense ministry spokesperson

 

 https://x.com/KhaosodEnglish/status/1948906980497916342

 

 

 

Thanks. You beat me to it. Similar publication in todays  KHMER TIMES.

  Yet again, the aggressive Siamese military  inflating casualties to save face over losing the UNESCO Preah Vihear temple complex to Cambodia when the ICJ confirmed it was on Cambodian soil.

[lordgrinz]

1 minute ago, BarraMarra said:

Well official figures state only 50 Cambos have lost there lives in the skirmish not TAT figure of 100 dead. The usual " Tell the lemmings we are winning and throw a lie in they'll believe it "

 

"Base, all bombs have hit their target"....."Squadron leader, how many enemy combat soldiers dead?" ...."Base, about 100" ...."Ok"

[hotchilli]

10 hours ago, webfact said:

SI SA KET - In a recent skirmish along the Thai-Cambodian border, the Thai military has reportedly engaged in intense combat, resulting in the deaths of approximately 100 Cambodian soldiers.

I guess talks are on hold at the moment.

[captain_shane]

Just now, hotchilli said:

I guess talks are on hold at the moment.

As they should be. Thailand needs to hit cambodia until they unequivocally surrender. Bombing 7/11's and civilian locations should be met with absolute brutal force. No cease fire should happen until cambodia admits that they lost and they have no chance in fighting. Until then, they need to get their teeth kicked in. Cease fire's only help with weaker party have a chance to regain composure and restock weaponry, thailand should not fall for this.

[BarraMarra]

5 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

I guess talks are on hold at the moment.

I'm expecting a spokesman from the Thai military to be trotted out inflating more silly figures.

[NanLaew]

 

9 hours ago, Gaccha said:

10 hours ago, webfact said:

The conflict intensified as Cambodian troops attempted to breach key areas, including Chong Bok, Sam Tae, Phu Ma Khua, and other strategic locations.

Wow. This isn't a mere border clash anymore. Military movements to breach lines is conflict in depth.

 

These are 'strategic locations' in the words of the Second Army Region Operations Centre. As far as I'm aware, most all of these are where ancient temples and their access roads are. Strategic? Mehhh...

 

9 hours ago, Gaccha said:

10 hours ago, webfact said:

intense combat, resulting in the deaths of approximately 100 Cambodian soldiers.

Wtf. 100?? That's a company of soldiers. This is completely escalating out of control.

 

Again, quotes from the Second Army Region Operations Centre and thus totally unsubstantiated.

 

Queue the official Cambodian military statement quoting much lower numbers.

 

5 hours ago, anchadian said:

Cambodia releases fatalities figures for the first time as the conflicts enters Day 3. From the Phnom Penh Post: "BREAKING: In an armed conflict with Thailand, 5 Cambodian soldiers were killed and 21 injured. Additionally, 8 civilians were killed and 50 injured since the clashes broke out on July 24, confirmed Maly Socheata, defense ministry spokesperson

 

 https://x.com/KhaosodEnglish/status/1948906980497916342

 

 

 

[renaissanc]

How do you fight a war when you are squabbling over only 4.6 sq. kilometres of land? It sounds so WW1-ish.