Author: Wadi

Ongoing Clashes Defy Ceasefire Claims Cambodia’s Actions Questioned On July 27, 2025, Thai authorities accused Cambodia of continuing aggressive actions along their shared border, despite Phnom Penh’s public calls for a ceasefire. Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai stated that Cambodian forces initiated attacks across an 800-kilometer stretch, from Thailand’s Northeast to Trat province, targeting civilian areas and undermining claims of peaceful intentions. Civilian Areas Under Fire Hospitals and Homes Damaged Cambodian artillery strikes have caused significant damage to non-military targets, including hospitals and residential areas in Thailand’s Surin and Si Sa Ket provinces. A hospital in Kantharalak district was hit,…

Emotional Encounter in Surin Displaced Resident Voices Frustration On July 27, 2025, suspended Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra faced sharp criticism during a visit to an evacuation center in Surin province, where escalating Thai-Cambodian border clashes have displaced residents. Chayanuch Choksukudom, an evacuee from Kap Choeng district, confronted the prime minister, accusing the government of a slow and indifferent response to the crisis affecting local communities. PM’s Visit Sparks Tension Public Outcry at Evacuation Shelter Paetongtarn, also serving as culture minister, arrived in Surin to distribute supplies and offer moral support to those displaced by the border skirmishes. However, her…

Businesses Brace for Impact Emergency Plans Activated Thai companies are swiftly revising their operations in Cambodia as border clashes, which began on July 24, 2025, disrupt business activities. Major firms are implementing contingency measures, including event cancellations, increased stock reserves, and evacuation preparations, to mitigate risks posed by the escalating conflict along the Thai-Cambodian frontier. Border Closures Halt Trade Economic Disruptions Mount The closure of all border crossings has frozen bilateral trade valued at over 174 billion baht, with 2024 figures showing 141.85 billion baht in exports and 32.68 billion baht in imports through key checkpoints like Aranyaprathet and Chong…

Royal Patronage Announced King and Queen Support Affected Communities Their Majesties the King and Queen of Thailand have extended their compassionate royal patronage to those impacted by the ongoing Thai-Cambodian border clashes. This gesture, announced on Saturday, ensures that military personnel and civilians affected by the conflict receive care and support under the royal umbrella, reflecting deep concern for their welfare. Gratitude from Prime Minister Paetongtarn Praises Royal Compassion Prime Minister and Culture Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra expressed heartfelt gratitude for the King and Queen’s empathy toward those suffering from the border unrest. Speaking after a meeting to assess response measures,…

Successful Air Operations Launched F-16s and Gripens Target Ta Kwai On July 26, the Royal Thai Air Force deployed two F-16 jets and two Gripen fighters in a second mission of the day, striking Cambodian military positions near Ta Kwai Temple in Phanom, Surin Province. The operation, executed with precision, neutralized the targeted sites and saw all aircraft return safely to base, marking a significant response in the ongoing Thai-Cambodian border conflict. Intense Clashes Continue Both Sides Vie for Control The Ta Kwai Temple area in Phanom district has become a focal point of fierce fighting, with Thai and Cambodian…

Urgent Safety Advisory Issued Avoiding High-Risk Border Zones Surin’s governor has issued a critical warning, urging residents to steer clear of areas within 120 kilometers of the Thai-Cambodian border due to heightened tensions. The advisory, shared through the Surin Provincial Emergency Response Centre’s official social media, emphasizes the need to avoid potential dangers in these zones over the next one to three days. Concerns Over Cambodian Rocket Systems Long-Range Threats Detected The alert follows reports of Cambodia deploying PHL-03 and KS-1C rocket systems in the Udor Meachey region, capable of striking targets up to 120 kilometers away. This development has…

Fierce Fighting Erupts at Border Clashes Intensify at Phu Ma Kua On July 26, intense combat broke out between Thai and Cambodian forces in the contested Chong Ta Thao–Phu Ma Kua region, marking another escalation in the ongoing Thai-Cambodian border conflict. Thai troops successfully defended their positions at Phu Ma Kua, repelling Cambodian advances in a strategic area long disputed by the two nations. Cambodian Counterattack Fails Heavy Losses Reported Cambodian forces launched a determined counteroffensive to reclaim Phu Ma Kua, but the effort was met with strong resistance from Thai artillery barrages. The failed assault resulted in significant Cambodian…

Kantharalak Becomes a Ghost Town Residents Flee Escalating Violence The once-vibrant town of Kantharalak in Thailand’s Sisaket province has turned eerily quiet, resembling a ghost town as residents flee intense fighting along the Thai-Cambodian border. The escalating conflict, now in its third day, has driven locals from their homes, leaving streets deserted and businesses shuttered as the violence disrupts daily life. Worst Conflict in Over a Decade Heavy Casualties and Displacement The current clashes mark the most severe confrontation between Thailand and Cambodia in 13 years, with significant casualties reported and over 130,000 people displaced across the border region. The…

Intensifying Border Clashes Heavy Artillery and Airstrikes Escalate The Thai-Cambodian border conflict has intensified, with both nations deploying heavy artillery, rockets, and airstrikes, spreading violence to new areas like Trat Province. Thai forces have engaged Cambodian positions in multiple zones, including Phu Makua and the Ta Muen Thom Temple area, while maintaining control over key territories despite ongoing skirmishes. New Conflict Zone in Trat Cambodian Forces Repelled On July 26, Cambodia opened a new front in Trat Province, prompting the Chanthaburi and Trat Border Defence Command to launch “Operation Trat Phikhat Phai Ree 1.” Thai troops and patrol vessels swiftly…

Solemn Ceremony in Surin Honoring Three Brave Soldiers The 25th Military Circle held a heartfelt ceremony at Weerawatyothin Camp Hospital in Surin to honor three soldiers who lost their lives defending Thailand’s sovereignty during recent clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border. The event marked a dignified farewell as their bodies were prepared for return to their hometowns for final funeral rites. Identifying the Fallen Heroes Members of the 6th Reconnaissance Company The soldiers, all from the 6th Long Range Reconnaissance Company, were named as Sergeant First Class Kritsada Noikhot, Sergeant First Class Jirayu Singhon, and Sergeant First Class Noppol Boonlert. Their…