On 24 July 2025, a military confrontation erupted between Thailand and Cambodia near the disputed border area surrounding the Preah Vihear Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a long history of territorial disputes. According to initial reports, the clash began after both sides accused each other of violating the border, leading to an exchange of gunfire and mortar shelling. […]
Landmine Explosion along the Thailand–Cambodia Border
On 16 July 2025, a landmine explosion in the disputed Chong Bok border area of Ubon Ratchathani province, Thailand, injured three Thai soldiers, one severely enough to require leg amputation. The Thai government has accused Cambodian forces of deliberately planting new landmines in the contested zone, which would violate Cambodia’s obligations under the 1997 Ottawa Mine Ban Treaty. Cambodia has […]