Thai - Cambodia Conflict Army Will Respond with Full Force as Cambodian Attacks Intensify

[Georgealbert]

File picture courtesy of Amarin.

 

The Royal Thai Army has declared it will use its full military capability to respond to ongoing Cambodian aggression, as cross-border hostilities continued into their fourth day.

 

Major General Winthai Suvaree, spokesman for the Thai Army, said on 27 July, that Cambodian forces have repeatedly fired long-range artillery and rockets into Thai territory, with many munitions landing far from legitimate military targets, including several areas in Surin province. Among the weapons identified are BM-21 Grad systems and RM-70 multiple rocket launchers, raising serious concerns about further escalation.

 

“In response to sustained artillery and rocket attacks, the Thai military is obliged to undertake appropriate operations to neutralise these threats and protect civilians,” said Major General Winthai. “Our actions remain targeted at military threats only, in accordance with international rules of engagement.”

 

A particularly alarming incident occurred on 26 July at around 15.30, when Cambodian shells struck a sub-district health centre in Ban Sam Meng, Kantharalak district, Si Sa Ket province. The building suffered severe damage, though no casualties were reported due to the prior evacuation of patients and staff.

 

Despite international calls for a ceasefire, Cambodia has shown no sign of halting its offensive. According to Thai authorities, there is credible intelligence indicating the possibility of further deployment of advanced weapons by Cambodian forces, such as the more powerful PHL-03 system, further eroding trust between the two nations.

 

In a significant development on the morning 27 July, the Royal Thai Army deployed VT-4 main battle tanks in active combat operations. The tanks’ mission is to counter Cambodian incursions and disrupt supply lines supporting enemy forces along the border.

 

Military sources have confirmed the Thai Army’s ongoing efforts focus solely on neutralising military threats, with strict measures taken to minimise civilian harm. The Army reiterated its commitment to safeguarding Thailand’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the safety of its citizens.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Amarin 2025-07-27

 

 

 

 

 

[lordgrinz]

Oh good, plus now Hun Sen is a viable target.

 

Quote

 

Frontline Focus: ‘ Gen Hing Bun Hieng,’ Hun Sen's trusted ally

Later that evening, former Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen posted on Facebook to refute Thai media reports claiming he had fled to China. In his statement, he declared, “I am actively commanding the military through video and other systems alongside the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, the Commander-in-Chief, and all levels of armed forces to fight back against the invading Thai forces. I have not fled anywhere.” Hun Sen, Cambodia’s first and only five-star general, asserted his authority and reassured the Cambodian people that he remained firmly in charge of the military operations.

https://www.nationthailand.com/news/asean/40053040

 

 

 

 

[Captain Flack]

Off topic troll post removed @BarraMarra

[sammieuk1]

Straight out of the Commie playbook target civilians and then deny it rinse and repeat, now whack those mothers 🤔  

[JoePai]

Sorry I do not understsand why Cambodia is doing this - they know they are outnumbered and cannot win - so why ?

[proton]

9 minutes ago, JoePai said:

Sorry I do not understsand why Cambodia is doing this - they know they are outnumbered and cannot win - so why ?

 

Because they are right about the border?

[Will B Good]

14 minutes ago, JoePai said:

Sorry I do not understsand why Cambodia is doing this - they know they are outnumbered and cannot win - so why ?

 

They are on hiding to nothing.....the scary part, however, is if China decides to step into the mix........but I don't see what they would gain, unless they in effect took over Cambodia in its entirety, but even then.......???

[thesetat]

25 minutes ago, JoePai said:

Sorry I do not understsand why Cambodia is doing this - they know they are outnumbered and cannot win - so why ?

I do not think this is all Cambodias fault. I think Thailand is pushing them as well. I think the Thaksin family is also behind it all. The Thai generals finally have a target other than local civilians so at least that is a good thing. 

[stupidfarang]

2 minutes ago, thesetat said:

I do not think this is all Cambodias fault. I think Thailand is pushing them as well. I think the Thaksin family is also behind it all. The Thai generals finally have a target other than local civilians so at least that is a good thing. 

you are guessing as like most of us on here we do not know why people do things like this. 

Sam Rainsy, Cambodia’s finance minister from 1993 to 1994 gave an interesting view on why this is happening, suggesting criminal networks, not patriotism is behinf this war

[Mr Meeseeks]

28 minutes ago, proton said:

 

Because they are right about the border?

 

The Khmer temples along the border are a great source of Cambodian national pride. 

 

9 minutes ago, stupidfarang said:

Sam Rainsy, Cambodia’s finance minister from 1993 to 1994 gave an interesting view on why this is happening, suggesting criminal networks, not patriotism is behinf this war

 

Sam Rainsy is embittered because he can't return to Cambodia as he will be arrested. Take anything he says with a very large pinch of salt.

 

This has all been stirred up because Thaksin is facing probes into his fake illnesses, his family's dealings with Hun Sen and the LM charges against him. He's losing his grip on power.

 

He needs this for all that to go away. Wouldn't be surprised if Hun Sen was playing along for his good mate.

 

[Dmitry2222]

17 minutes ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

He needs this for all that to go away. Wouldn't be surprised if Hun Sen was playing along for his good mate.

And lost the land on the border? A very dubious conspiracy.

[racket]

What people are forgetting is that Thailand is now facing border issues with almost all its neighbors. The Myanmar border is closed due to fighting between rebels and the government. In the south, there are tensions with the Muslim population.

 

Now, Cambodia is causing problems by banning Thai imports. The closed Myanmar border has hurt the economy in Thailand’s northwest, and Cambodia’s ban adds more strain. This creates economic hardship and internal tension in Thailand. Neither Thailand nor Cambodia has trade deals with the U.S., and ASEAN cooperation may be weakening, with some countries facing higher U.S. export tariffs.

 

Remember, everything the military does in Thailand favors the generals and its leaders who are mostly pro-China stance. The current "Thaksin-led" government is US backed. If the Thai military rises from the ashes because of this conflict, I'd suspect something bigger could be in for the long-term. 

 

Could this be a deliberate attempt to destabilize the region?

[Gottfrid]

1 hour ago, proton said:

 

Because they are right about the border?

What do you base that on? In reality this is about two temples that the focus is upon. Prasat Ta Muen Thom is located on the Thai side of the border, and Prasat Preah Vihear is located on the Cambodian side of the border. If you go after the border that is set, that will say. Where more do you find right or wrong? We can say like this. 2 buildings out of 3 of Ta Muean Thom is on the Thai side of the border. That will get it more correct, but that´s not what´s wrong.

What is wrong here, is that Cambodia has attacked civilian targets like convenient store, hospital and villages. They should back off or feel the full force of the Thai military power. They just don´t stand a chance.

[MarkBR]

1 hour ago, JoePai said:

Sorry I do not understsand why Cambodia is doing this - they know they are outnumbered and cannot win - so why ?

Protect the dictatorship's money supply to Hun Sen family & other rich Cambodian families.  Thaksin's drive to get a casino & go after scam centres an existential threat to the lucrative money supply for the filthy rich of Cambodia.   So this direct attack on his wealth resulted in the collapse in the friendship between Thaksin & Hun Sen.  A probable scenario.

[stupidfarang]

14 minutes ago, Dmitry2222 said:

And lost the land on the border? A very dubious conspiracy.

Did you read the Sam Rainsy article? If you look at the history of Thailand and Cambodia, they both have lost land over the centuries as have Malaysia, Loas, Burma Vietnam.

[proton]

19 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

What do you base that on? In reality this is about two temples that the focus is upon. Prasat Ta Muen Thom is located on the Thai side of the border, and Prasat Preah Vihear is located on the Cambodian side of the border. If you go after the border that is set, that will say. Where more do you find right or wrong? We can say like this. 2 buildings out of 3 of Ta Muean Thom is on the Thai side of the border. That will get it more correct, but that´s not what´s wrong.

What is wrong here, is that Cambodia has attacked civilian targets like convenient store, hospital and villages. They should back off or feel the full force of the Thai military power. They just don´t stand a chance.

 

International decisions in 1962 and 2013

[Captain Flack]

Post breaking forum rules removed.

 

@Rotweiler rule 17. ASEAN NOW news team collects news articles from various recognised and reputable news sources. The articles  may be consolidated from different sources and rewritten with AI assistance These news items are shared in our forums for members to stay informed and engaged. Our dedicated news team puts in the effort to deliver quality content, and we ask for your respect in return. Any disrespectful comments about our news articles or the content itself, such as calling it "clickbait" or “slow news day”, and criticising grammatical errors, will not be tolerated and appropriate action will be taken. Please note that republished articles may contain errors or opinions that do not reflect the views of ASEAN NOW.

[thesetat]

Another win for Trump and perhaps another vote to get him that Nobel Peace prize haha....Cambodia and Thailand are agreeing to a ceasefire now thanks to Trumps intervention. 

https://apnews.com/article/thailand-cambodia-armed-clash-border-ceasefire-ae1ca49539793aeaf0ce71d4d1cf42a0