28 May 2025
A clash erupted, causing the death of solider Suon Raun.
29 May 2025
- A meeting between the land force commanders of the two countries resulted in an agreement to resolve the issue through the mechanisms of the JBC, GBC, and the 2000 MoU.
- Cambodia sends letter to Thai embassy demanding urgent investigation
- The Cambodian and Thai foreign ministers agreed to uphold the spirit of the 2000 MoU, with a particular emphasis on promoting the JBC mechanism.
1 June 2025
Samdech Thipadei order to the Joint Boundary Committee (JBC) of Cambodia៖
- Organize an urgent JBC meeting.
- Prepare to include the border issues of four locations on the JBC meeting agenda for submission to the ICJ.
2 June 2025
The National Assembly and Senate issued a statement supporting the Royal Government of Cambodia’s decision to refer the Cambodia-Thailand border dispute to the ICJ.
4 June 2025
The Royal Government of Cambodia issued a statement regarding Cambodia’s position:
- Refer the dispute over the Mom Bei area, Ta Moan Thom Temple, Ta Moan Toch Temple, and Ta Krabei Temple to the ICJ and request cooperation from the Thai side.
- Continue dialogue and diplomacy, especially through existing bilateral mechanisms.
- Host a Cambodia-Thailand JBC meeting on June 14, 2025, in Phnom Penh (the four border issues will not be included on the agenda).
6 June 2025
Press release from the Ministry of National Defense regarding the meeting between the Cambodian and Thai defense ministers. During the meeting, the Thai side requested that Cambodia withdraw its troops from the tense area, but Cambodia refused. Thai side also expressed respect for Cambodia’s right to submit a case to the ICJ.
7 June 2025
Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Petition in support of the strong action of the Prime Minister on the border issue with Thailand.
9 June 2025
Press release from the Ministry of National Defense of the Kingdom of Cambodia-Thailand by:
- Cambodia will not withdraw troops from its sovereign territory.
- All military deployments are within the sovereign territory, with the sole aim of protecting territorial integrity.
- The Cambodian army supports a peaceful resolution and is ready to resist any aggression.
- The Cambodian army is participating in supporting the border negotiation mechanism with Thailand, which has the JBC. In addition to the points that Cambodia will submit to the ICJ,
10 June 2025
- The Royal Government issues a decision on the establishment of a committee to prepare documents to file a complaint with the International Court of Justice regarding the case in the Mom Tei area.
- The Ministry of Interior has issued a letter on protecting national sovereignty, territorial integrity, security, safety, order, and normalcy along the Cambodia-Thailand border.
12 June 2025
- Prime Minister’s official post in Facebook page: Cambodia stops buying Internet Bandwidth from Thailand from 12pm, June 12 onwards.
- Samdech Techo’s official post in Facebook page: posted messages regarding electricity and internet shutdowns and a request to consider halting the import of Thai goods and films into Cambodia.
13 June 2025
- General Department of Immigration: Announces complete closure of the Daung International Border Crossing until further notice.
- Samdech Techo’s official post on Facebook page: Expresses support for the closure of the Daung international border crossing.
14-15 June 2025
Joint Border Committee (JBC) meeting between Cambodia-Thailand.
16 June 2025
Letter dated June 16, 2025 from the Permanent Representative of Cambodia to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General.
17 June 2025
The Ministry of National Defense issued a press release on the latest developments along Cambodia-Thailand border , stating that the Thai side has intensified its activities, including increase drone deployment, buildup of various types of weaponry, infrastructure construction, and reinforcement of military personnel along the border. MoD emphasized that these actions pose a serious threat to the peace and security of both countries.
18 June 2025
Samdech Techo’s official post on Facebook page: posted a statement regarding the audio message between the Thai Prime Minister, which led the Thai side to say that the Cambodian leader was acting unprofessionally.
19 June 2025
Samdech Techo’s official post on Facebook page: the entire audio message of the conversation between Samdech Techo and the Thai Prime Minister.
21 June 2025
Samdech Thipadei has instructed the Governor of Oddar Meanchey Province to immediately close the Choam and Chouk Kori border checkpoints, in response to the unilateral decision by Thailand’s 2nd Army Region to close the Choub Korki border crossing.
22 June 2025
- Cambodia strongly denies the allegations of His Excellency Prasert Jantararauangtong regarding cybercrime as published in the Bangkok Post on June 20, 2025.
- Ministry of Mines and Energy has issued an official announcement stating that, effective from midnight, Cambodia will completely halt all fuel and gas imports from
23 June 2025
- Ministry of National Defense firmly rejected the false and irresponsible claims made by the Thai Army spokesperson regarding the incident in which Thai soldiers escorting 150 Thai cyclists to the Ta Moan Thom Temple without prior notice.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement outlining the outcomes of the recent meeting of the committee tasked with preparing documentation for submission to the ICJ in relation to the Cambodia–Thailand border dispute.
26 June 2025
The Cambodian Human Rights Committee issued a statement expressing deep concern over Thailand’s unilateral border closure.
29 June 2025
The General Department of Immigration has issued an announcement not allowing the transportation of goods in, out, or across international borders or regional checkpoints along the Cambodia-Thailand border line.
3 July 2025
Clarification of the truth by Her Excellency Lieutenant General Maly Socheata regarding the incident of verbal clashes between Royal Cambodian soldiers and Cambodian forces on June 27, 2025
4 July 2025
- The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts issued a press release completely denying the statement of Prime Minister Phatthongthan Shinawatra, who claimed that Ta Moan Thom Temple is within her sovereign territory.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on recent developments and reaffirmed Cambodia’s position and principles regarding the Cambodia-Thailand border issue.
6 July 2025
The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has sent a letter requesting the Thai Ministry of Culture to return 20 pieces of antiquities to Cambodia, in line with the Thai government’s agreement in 2024 to return the antiquities to Cambodia in July 2025.
7 July 2025
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement regarding the untrue statement issued by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the Cambodian-Thailand border dispute.
15 July 2025
A spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense clarified the incident of verbal clashes between Cambodian tourists and Thai soldiers on July 15, 2025.
16 July 2025
The General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia has issued a notice on goods originating from Thailand that are banned from being imported into Cambodia
21 July 2025
A spokesman for the Ministry of National Defense has rejected the Thai side’s accusations against Cambodia regarding the injuries of Thai soldiers due to a mine explosion while patrolling a new road.
22 July 2025
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement completely rejecting the Thai side’s accusations against Cambodia.
23 July 2025
4:55PM – A member of a patrol unit from the Thai 14th Infantry Regiment stepped on a wartime landmine, making it the second landmine explosion
7:38PM– Thailand has recalled its ambassador to Cambodia to return and downgraded diplomatic relations with Cambodia by expelling the Cambodian Ambassador from Bangkok.
8:23PM– Thai 2nd Army Region ordered the closure of four Thai Cambodian border checkpoints and closure of Ta Moan Thom and Ta Krabei temples, effective July 24
9:59PM– Ministry of National Defense issued a statement completely rejecting Thailand’s baseless accusations against Cambodia.
10:21PM– Thai Army Chief has ordered the 1st Army Region and the 2 Army Region to prepare the “Chakrapong Phuwanart Plan” — a war readiness strategy
10:21PM– Ministry of Foreign and International Cooperation issued a statement completely rejecting Thailand’s Baseless Allegation on the use of anti-personnel landmines.
23 July 2025
4:55PM – A member of a patrol unit from the Thai 14th Infantry Regiment stepped on a wartime landmine, making it the second landmine explosion
7:38PM– Thailand has recalled its ambassador to Cambodia to return and downgraded diplomatic relations with Cambodia by expelling the Cambodian Ambassador from Bangkok.
8:23PM– Thai 2nd Army Region ordered the closure of four Thai Cambodian border checkpoints and closure of Ta Moan Thom and Ta Krabei temples, effective July 24
9:59PM– Ministry of National Defense issued a statement completely rejecting Thailand’s baseless accusations against Cambodia.
10:21PM– Thai Army Chief has ordered the 1st Army Region and the 2 Army Region to prepare the “Chakrapong Phuwanart Plan” — a war readiness strategy
10:21PM– Ministry of Foreign and International Cooperation issued a statement completely rejecting Thailand’s Baseless Allegation on the use of anti-personnel landmines.
24 JULY 2025 – Deadly 1st Day Attack
6:30AM– Thailand began provocative actions by installed barbed wire at the base of Tamoan Thom temple in violation of the MoU 2000.
7:04AM – Thailand hovers drone(s) for 2 minutes
8:30AM– The moment Cambodian military protested the barbed wire that blocked civilians from the Temple complex, Thai military started shooting first.
8:46AM– Thai invasion forces initiate fires onto the Cambodian troops at Tamoan Thom temple, with escalations moving toward Ta Krabei temple and Phnom Kmoach region. Thai forces also extended their firing range to the Mom Bei area in Preah Vihear province, utilizing jet fighters.
8:47AM– with no choice, Cambodia’s armed forces exercised their self-defense against Thailand’s blatant provocation and aggression.
9:25AM– Samdech Hun Sen, Senate President, said on his Facebook Page: Cambodia had no choice but to defend ourselves.
10:40AM– Thailand deployed F‑16 airstrikes on Cambodia border area.
12:45PM– Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation condemned Thailand’s invasion of Cambodia’s sovereignty.
12:45PM– Cambodia PM issued a letter to President of the UNSC; requesting an urgent UNSC meeting to stop Thailand’s aggression against Cambodia’s sovereignty.
2:10PM– Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand issued statement on Thailand-Cambodia Situation.
2:55PM– Thai Army confirmed Thailand’s F-16 fighter jet had fired and bombed into Cambodia
6:10PM– Cambodia PM appealed to all Cambodian citizens to maintain morality for Thai people living in Cambodia, and show solidarity, support for defending soldiers at border.
Both Cambodia and Thailand agreed to ASEAN Chair’s proposal for a ceasefire, setting 12:00 AM on 24 July 2025 for both sides to cease the fighting.
7:00PM– Thailand reversed and rejected mediation from the ASEAN Chair or any third parties and reinforced its attacks on the ground and from the air.
7:30PM– Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts condemned Thai armed forces for violating the 1954 Hague Convention and destroying the World Heritage site Preah Vihear Temple.
9:56PM– National Assembly of Cambodia condemned the strongest terms the blatant military aggression by the Thai Armed Forced against Cambodia.
10:10PM– Thaksin Shinawatra said on his official X platform that, “We probably need to let the Thai military do its duty and teach Hun Sen a lesson”
11:19PM– Senate of Cambodia condemned the Thai Military’s Aggression Against the sovereign territory of Cambodia.
25 JULY 2025 – 2nd Day of the Attack
3:20AM– Thai forces started rounds of attacks on the areas of Phnom Kmoach, Ta Thav, and Phnom 303, with heavy weapons and drones.
5:25AM– Thai side employed cluster munitions in an attack on the Phnom Kmoach area.
5:30AM: Thai troops opened heavy attacks trying to occupy Cambodia’s Ta Moan temple and Ta Krabei temple.
5:40AM– Thailand carried out another assault in the Mom Bei area.
6:50AM– Thailand launched 2nd round of cluster bombs deployment far inside Cambodia (Techo Thommacheatvillage, Chaom Ksant district, Preah Vihear province).
7:03AM– Thai forces fired explosive ordnance into the Choam Te area.
8:00AM– Thai troops attempted to capture Ta Krabei temple, but Cambodian forces held their ground fiercely and managed to protect the temple.
9:45AM– MoD’s Spokesperson denied false report claiming Thai military had seized Preah Vihear Temple and Wat Keo Sikh Kiriswara.
10:30AM– Press Release from the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority, condemning the invading Thai military and the use of cluster bombs on Cambodia’.
2:12PM– Ministry of Cultures and Fine Arts reported to ICC-Preah Vihear and UNESCO on significant damage by heavy artillery use and F-16 bombings to the Preah Vihear Temple and surrounding areas.
2:28PM– Cambodian Human Rights Committee expressed growing concerns over Thailand’s aggression and inhuman act against Cambodia’s sovereignty and Cambodians living in Thailand.
8:00PM– Thailand declared martial law in 8 districts (7 of Chanthaburi and 1 of Trat province) bordering Cambodia.
12:42AM– Ministry of National Defense released a Statement on Thailand’s Aggression Against the Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity of the Kingdom of Cambodia.
26 JULY 2025 – 3rd Day of the Attack
2:00AM– UNSC convened an emergency meeting to address the escalating armed conflict between Cambodia and Thailand. Source: CBS News
05:02 AM– Thailand fired five heavy artillery shells into multiple locations in Ekphap Village, Thmor Da Commune, Veal Veng District, Pursat Province.
7:00AM– 5 Cambodian soldiers and 8 civilians were killed, and 21 Cambodian soldiers and 50 civilians were injured, while a total of 35,829 residents from 4 provinces of Oddar Meanchey, Preah Vihear, Banteay Meanchey, and Pursat provinces were evacuated.
10:00AM– Full Statement of Cambodia Ambassador to the UN delivered in UNSC meeting on Thai Aggression against Cambodia’s territory.
10:03AM– A total of 488 schools in Oddar Meanchey, Banteay Meanchey, Preah Vihear, Koh Kong, and Pursathave been emptied, while several others are being used as shelters for displaced civilians. Source:
11:00AM– Thailand deployed 8 navy vessels nearby Cambodia sea.
11:08AM– Cambodia banned all flights over two routes over the conflict zone in Banteay Meanchey, Oddar Meanchey and Preah Vihear.
7:08PM– Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation released a Statement on Cambodia Strongly Condemns Thailand’s Aggression against Cambodia’s Sovereignty”
10:28PM– Cambodian PM confirmed that Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, following U.S. President’s mediation and a phone conversation with the Cambodian Prime Minister.
27 JULY 2025 – 4th Day of the Attack
2:00AM– Thai forces has shelled the Veal Intri area.
2:30AM– Thai forces shelled the Veal Intri area, with drones consistently hovering overhead.
2:46AM– UN Secretary-General urged both sides to immediately agree to a ceasefire and to address any issues through dialogue, with a view to finding a lasting solution to the dispute.
4:50AM– Thai forces launched heavy artillery strikes on Ta Moan Thom and Ta Krabei temples.
6:00AM– Thai forces continued its ground attack onto Phnom Kmoach region.
8:00AM– According to the MoEYS, as of the morning of July 27, 2025, 600 schools have closed across five provinces, affecting 150,000 students and over 6,000 teachers.
11:00AM– MoD’s Spokesperson stated during the Press Conference that, “Thai forces launched an assault on Veal Intri, 5 Makara, Phnom Khmao, and An Ses, using both infantry and armored vehicles.” “Thailand has begun deploying troops along the border in Sampov Loun District, Battambang Province.”
11:40AM– Thai armed forces attacked Tamoan Thom, Chob Korki, Thma Don, Veal Intri, 5 Makara, Tathavm Phnom Kmoch and An Ses.
12:00PM– Thai armed forces attacked with drones.
12:10PM– The government will organize a dignified funeral ceremony to honor the fallen soldiers as national heroes.
12:29PM– Cambodian PM instructed ministries, institutions, and authorities to facilitate the return of around 100.000 Cambodian migrant workers from Thailand.
12:30PM– Thai infantry entered 5 Makara.
1:00PM– Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts released an urgent Statement of Condemnation Continued Armed Aggression Against the Preah Vihear Temple by the Thai Armed Forces.
1:00PM– Thai armed forces sustained the attacks 5 Makara, Chamkar Chek and Preah Vihear Temple.
1:10PM– Thai fighter jet fired numerous rockets on Tamoan Thom, Ta Krabei and other areas.
3:17PM– Thai military used suicide drones, cluster munitions and toxic smoke in their attacks on Cambodian soldiers at An Ses.
4:12PM– Thai shelled Chob Korki, Thma Don, Tamoan Thom, Ta Krabei, 5 Makara, An Ses, and Phnom Kmoach with heavier fires.
4:48PM– Thai armed force launched attack at Mom Bei area.
5:06PM– Thai armed force used jets, used suicide drones, cluster munitions and toxic smoke in their attacks on Cambodian soldiers at Phnom Khmaoch.
8:38PM– Thai Foreign Minister and the U.S. Foreign Minister held phone conversation regarding the immediate de-escalation the tension and to agree on ceasefire with Cambodia.
9:35PM– Cambodian Foreign Minister and the U.S. Foreign Minister held phone conversation regarding the immediate de-escalation the tension and ceasefire with Thailand, in which Cambodia side agreed on.
9:37PM– MLVT called on Cambodian citizens and workers to return to the motherland, citing a rise of discrimination, pressure, violence, and threats against the safety and freedom of movement of Cambodian nationals currently residing and wotking in Thialand.
11:07PM– Cambodian PM confirmed to participate in the high-level meeting toward ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand, under the mediation effort from the U.S. and Malaysia, and the participation from China, to be held on 28 July in KL, Malaysia.
28 JULY 2025 – 5th Day of the Attack
3:10AM– Thai forces initiated fires on Tamoan Thom and Ta Krabei temples.
5:30AM– Thai infantry entered Ta Krabei temple using mortars and supported by heavy artillery.
5:50AM– Thai infantry retreated, but heavy shelling still persisted at Tamoan Thom and Ta Krabei temples.
8:15AM– Thai F-16 jets fired rockets at Ta Krabei temple.
10:25AM– Thai infantry stormed Thma Don with heavy guns.
10:25AM– Thai infantry stormed Thma Don with heavy guns.
10:46AM– Thai forces escalated their offensive with fresh ground and air attacks aimed at seizing Keo Sikha Kiri Svarak Pagoda, hours before the ceasefire talk in KL.
11:00AM– Fighting continued as the Defense Spokesperson made the daily briefing on the development of the situation.
11:48AM– An estimated 200,000 Cambodians crossed back into the country between July 24 and July 27 as clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border intensified.
12:00PM– Thai artillery shells landed and destroyed a gas station in Samroang city of Oddar Meanchey province
1:53PM– Cambodian high level delegation arrived safely in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for the Special Meeting toward Ceasefire between Cambodia-Thailand.
2:03PM– Cambodia Human Rights Committee expressed grave concerns and strongly condemned Thailand’s deliberate use of toxic military smokes and obscurants in its recent military aggression against Cambodia.
3:00PM– Cambodia and Thailand begins the ceasefire talk with the mediation effort from Malaysia and the U.S., and the attendence from China, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
4:50PM– ASEAN’s Foreign Ministers expressed deep concern over the ongoing situation at the border areas between Cambodia-Thailand.
5:00PM– Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, effective from midnight on July 28.
