In this July 26 morning update, Thai and Cambodian forces continue heavy border clashes, with 16 confirmed dead and over 130,000 civilians displaced. Reports include damage to heritage sites, use of cluster munitions, and a collapsed ceasefire. Get verified details from Thailand Explained.

In this Thailand Explained Special Report, we break down the full timeline of the 2025 border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia. From the symbolic clash at Prasat Ta Muen Thom to leaked diplomatic calls, political fallout, and the largest cross-border artillery exchange in over a decade — this episode connects the dots between military buildup, political destabilization, and international pressure.

Learn how a single phone call reshaped Thailand’s leadership.

Track the Cambodian troop movements with open-source satellite analysis.

Understand the domestic and regional fallout.

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Clashes intensified on July 25 as Cambodian forces launched heavy rocket fire at 4 AM in Surin province. Thai forces responded with tanks and artillery. Both sides confirm casualties. UN remains silent. Follow Thailand Explained for real-time updates.

Explore the full breakdown of the July 24, 2025, border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia. This in-depth report covers casualties, civilian infrastructure damage, Thai airstrikes, and the Chakrabongse Bhuvanath response plan—plus analysis of escalating tensions and humanitarian impact.

Tensions explode at the Thai-Cambodian border as Thai forces engage in live combat under a “fire-at-will” order. Get the full story, confirmed by the Thai Army, on the Thailand Explained Podcast.

Senator Keskamol Pleansamai, Thailand’s highest-voted Senate winner, is under fire for falsely claiming a PhD and professor title. The scandal highlights Thailand’s obsession with academic credentials and sparks national debate over integrity in public office.

A final verdict in Thailand’s “Nong May” cadet abuse case has sparked national outrage after the military court issued only a suspended sentence for the convicted. The case highlights ongoing issues of military impunity, missing forensic evidence, and a justice system seen as prioritizing institutional reputation over accountability.

Is a war between Thailand and Cambodia becoming inevitable? This report examines rising border tensions, hostile political rhetoric, and recent military activity to assess the real risk of armed conflict in the near future.