Thai - Cambodia Conflict Armed Forces Summary of the Conflict on 27 July

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters (Facebook)

 

The Royal Thai Armed Forces have issued a detailed summary of clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border on 27 July, also raising concerns that Cambodia may be preparing for a major military operation ahead of any proposed negotiations.

 

According to a post on the official Facebook page of the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters, the report, based on information from the Region 2 Army Operations Centre, confirms fighting across seven key areas, a slight decrease from ten on the previous day.

 

Key Developments:

 

• Chong Bok: Both sides remain heavily deployed. Intelligence suggests Cambodia is reinforcing Phu Makuea and Chong Anma. Thailand continues to hold positions based on operational map 1:50,000, while Cambodian forces are reportedly moving southward.

 

• Phu Phee – Prasat Dontawal and Chong Ta Thao: Hostilities continue. Cambodian losses are believed to be significant, including the reported death of the commanding officer overseeing the area.

 

• Front of Preah Vihear Temple: Skirmishes persist, with Cambodian snipers using the temple as a base to target Thai troops. Thailand retains control of Phu Makuea according to its operational plan.

 

• Chong Chom: Cambodian forces shelled Thai civilian homes and attempted to deploy tanks near Chong Krang, approximately two kilometres from Prasat Ta Khwai.

 

• Prasat Ta Muen Thom: Cambodian troops launched repeated offensives from the east. Thai forces responded with artillery fire, forcing a Cambodian withdrawal.

 

Rocket Attack from Samrong

 

At 06:30 on 27 July, Cambodia launched four rockets from Samrong airfield, damaging two Thai homes and killing five livestock. Thailand retained control of Chong Anma in Nam Yuen district, Ubon Ratchathani province.

 

Cambodian forces continued attacks across several areas, including Chong Ta Thao, Preah Vihear, Phu Makuea, Chong Chom, Prasat Ta Khwai, and Prasat Ta Muen. The Thai military reported that Cambodia employed indiscriminate weaponry in violation of rules of engagement and humanitarian law, directly harming civilians.

 

BM-21 Rocket Kills Thai Civilian

 

A BM-21 rocket fired by Cambodia struck Saothongchai subdistrict in Kantharalak district, Si Sa Ket province. One civilian was killed and another injured. Thai military personnel provided first aid before transferring the injured to Si Sa Ket Hospital.

 

Human and Material Toll (as of 27 July 2025):

 

Civilians:

 

• Dead: 14

• Critically Injured: 12

• Moderately Injured: 12

• Slightly Injured: 13

• Total Civilian Casualties: 51

 

Military Personnel:

 

• Dead: 8

• Injured: 103

• Total Military Casualties: 111

 

Evacuation Efforts:

 

A total of 139,646 civilians have been evacuated from high-risk areas into shelters across seven provinces, an increase of 3,720 from the previous day.

 

Military Condemnation and Call for Public Cooperation

 

The Thai Armed Forces expressed their deepest condolences to families affected by Cambodia’s cross-border actions, which were labelled as clear violations of Thai sovereignty and international humanitarian law. They also condemned the indiscriminate use of weaponry targeting civilians.

 

The military further requested that the public and media refrain from sharing images of enemy casualties or disclosing operational details, citing national security concerns.

 

The statement concluded with a reaffirmation of the Thai Armed Forces’ commitment to defending the nation’s sovereignty and ensuring the safety of its citizens.

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Amarin 2025-07-28

 

 

 

 

 

[Celsius]

Slava Thailandu

[sammieuk1]

Our side hit a casino yesterday can't help thinking this is the root cause of the conflict somehow' ..just a guess🤔

[JimHuaHin]

Now, to read between the figures, and examine independent evidence.

[motdaeng]

the thai army and government say that cambodia attacked first. the cambodian army and government say the thai side started it. so who can you believe? the thai government and army are corrupt, they lie, cheat, and kill people without justice ... and the same is true for cambodia.

 

what is clear: only the both governments (and not the ordinary people who are now suffering) are responsible for this conflict .... instead of arguing about who started it, the focus should be on solving the conflict. i know this is a difficult task because neither government can be trusted ... both are corrupt, dishonest, selfish, and ruthless ...

[novacova]

3 hours ago, sammieuk1 said:

Our side hit a casino yesterday can't help thinking this is the root cause of the conflict somehow' ..just a guess🤔

It’s a conflict, pick a side then blame the other side. It’s really that simple.

[dinsdale]

1 hour ago, JimHuaHin said:

Now, to read between the figures, and examine independent evidence.

Independent evidence such as?

[Gottfrid]

3 hours ago, sammieuk1 said:

Our side hit a casino yesterday can't help thinking this is the root cause of the conflict somehow' ..just a guess🤔

Yes, a casino that had been transformed into a military target where Cambodian soldier where shooting at Thai forces. Also, if you read, it was  Cambodian military that misfired a grenade or rocket, so they did the damage themselves.