Since May 2025 there has been an exchange of punches between Thailand and Cambodia. After 5 Thai soldiers were seriously injured on Wednesday 23 July following the land mine explosion, there was an outbreak of conflict on Thursday. Thailand attacked Cambodia, both countries expelled ambassadors. The situation is very serious.
Thailand and Cambodia utilized troops. All border crossing points closed
At the border of the state of Surin in Thailand and the Cambodian state of Oddar Meanchey, friction has been occurring since May, erstwhile a Cambodian soldier died there. Countries have already closed their borders respective times, but now the situation seems highly difficult.
After a mine exploded on Wednesday, Thailand decided to retreat its ambassador from Cambodia, simultaneously expel their typical from the Bangkok facility. On Thursday, however, there were more clashes, this time much more serious. For now, it is unclear which side started the exchange of fire. However, it is certain that the situation is deteriorating rapidly.
Reuters reports that Cambodia has shot civilian targets, including a infirmary in Thailand. 2 people died and 2 more were injured. They weren't soldiers. In response, the Thais evacuated any 40,000 civilians from 86 villages close the border with Cambodia. At the same time, Thailand utilized F-16 fighters to fire military points in Cambodia.
Diplomatic relations between the 2 countries have been reduced to the lowest level. It was decided to close all border crossings between Thailand and Cambodia. In consequence to this situation, the Chinese embassy warned its tourists not to travel to the threatened region. The Polish embassy in Thailand besides reacted to the situation.
Urgent alarm of the Polish embassy. Polish tourists must be careful
Although it is simply a rainy period in Thailand, there are no shortages of Polish tourists during the holiday. utilizing a short distance between Bangkok and Siem Reap, many tourists decided to take a journey to visit the celebrated Angkor Wat temple complex in Cambodia.
But now specified a journey will be impossible. "Look out! In fresh days, the situation on the Thai-Kambodjan border has intensified. Land border crossing points stay closed to tourist traffic. Keep track of local authorities' communications and follow the service's instructions" – the Polish embassy in Bakgkok said.
