ASIATODAY.ID, BANGKOK – The recent armed clashes between Thailand and Cambodia have sparked a major humanitarian crisis, with the Thai government reporting that more than 100,000 civilians have been displaced amid the most intense military escalation along the border in over a decade.
The conflict, which erupted on Thursday, July 24, 2025, involved F-16 fighter jets, heavy artillery, tanks, and ground troops from both sides. Fighting broke out at six strategic locations along the 800-kilometer-long border, including areas surrounding two disputed ancient temples.
“More than 100,000 residents from four provinces have been evacuated to nearly 300 temporary shelters,” stated Thailand’s Ministry of Interior on Friday, July 25.
According to the Ministry of Public Health, at least 14 people have been confirmed dead, including 13 civilians and one soldier. Dozens more have been injured, and the number of displaced persons is expected to rise further.
From Border Skirmish to Diplomatic Fallout
The latest clashes were triggered by a border incident in May that left one Cambodian soldier dead. Tensions escalated when Thailand expelled Cambodia’s ambassador and recalled its own envoy from Phnom Penh.
In response, Cambodia downgraded diplomatic relations to the “lowest level,” leaving only one diplomat in Bangkok.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has called on the United Nations Security Council to hold an emergency session, scheduled for Friday evening New York time. The meeting is expected to focus on efforts to de-escalate the growing conflict.
International Calls for Restraint
The United States, European Union, France, and China have expressed deep concern and urged both nations to exercise restraint and return to diplomatic dialogue.
“This situation must be handled calmly and through diplomatic channels. All parties must exercise restraint,” said a spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Analysts warn that the Thailand–Cambodia conflict could threaten regional stability in Southeast Asia if not resolved quickly. With over 100,000 displaced civilians and diplomatic relations at a breaking point, the situation is rapidly evolving into one of the region’s most pressing crises in recent years. (AT Network)
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