US EditionThai-Cambodian Border Clash Prompts Closure of Chong Bok Passage and Heightened Military Alert
- On May 28, 2025, a confrontation between Thai and Cambodian forces occurred in the Nam Yuen district of Ubon Ratchathani province close to the contested Chong Bok area, leading to the closure of the route and an increased military presence.
- The clash followed ongoing territorial disagreements involving Cambodian trenches that Thailand alleges breach the 2000 bilateral agreement, with the Cambodian side asserting prior occupation of the area.
- Authorities have sealed the Chong Bok route, increased military presence, established an emergency command center, prohibited villagers’ access, and restricted media activities to maintain order and safety.
- On May 29, Thai Army Chief Gen. Phana Klaewplodthuk held talks with Cambodian Army Chief Gen. Mao Sophan to seek a peaceful solution and agreed to resolve border disputes through official joint committees.
- The incident has impacted the income of local residents who rely on gathering resources from the forest and has raised concerns about stability in the region, leading to appeals for responsible media coverage and ongoing diplomatic efforts to prevent tensions from escalating further.
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The Army Commander and the Commander of the 2nd Army held an urgent meeting with the Cambodian Army Commander, which ended well. The troops were withdrawn from the clash point at least 200 meters away. He reassured the people of both countries that there would be no clashes, that the people would not be affected, and that they should have confidence.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said that resolving border issues is complicated and must be approached with patience and through legal and diplomatic channels.
May 30, 2025 From the situation on the border between Thailand and Cambodia, where there was a clash between Cambodian and Thai soldiers at Chong Bok, Nam Yuen District, Ubon Ratchathani Province, resulting in the death of 1 Cambodian soldier. The latest update is that the Facebook page 'World Forum Foreign News', which has 690,000 followers, posted a message stating that Cambodian social media has started sharing the campaign to stop using Thai…
On Thursday, 29 May, at the end of the day, Cambodian and Thai officials met near Preah Vihear, only 48 hours after an exchange of deadly fire to defuse the escalation between the two countries and resume cooperation. A high-level meeting was held on Thursday, 29 May, between the leaders of the Thai and Cambodian armies following an exchange of fire at their border, which resulted in the death of a Khmer soldier. The senior officials gathered in…
Thai army to prohibit entry to clash point after Hun Sen's announcement - Thai Newsroom
AFTER Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen this morning (May 30) reasserted a claim that the area where Thai and Cambodian troops clashed leading to the death of a Cambodian soldier is Cambodian territory despite the two countries’ armed forces reaching an agreement yesterday, Thai Army Commander Gen. Pana Klaewplodthuk is now gearing up to […] The post Thai army to prohibit entry to clash point after Hun Sen’s announcement appeared first on Thai …
Military Urges Public to Refrain from Sharing Images of Troop Movements Amid Border Tensions
Picture courtesy of Khaosod. The Second Army Region has issued a public advisory requesting civilians to refrain from photographing, recording, or posting any information related to military operations, especially the movement of troops and weaponry, in light of recent tensions along the Thai-Cam...
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