Thailand–Cambodia Border Clashes Force Thousands to Flee Their Homes

The fighting has killed at least 14 people in Thailand, while Cambodia claimed to have suffered its first death on Friday.

Cambodians drive behind a military vehicle for evacuation in Oddar Meanchey province, Cambodia, on July 25, 2025. Heng Sinith/AP

Thailand’s health ministry said more than 58,000 people have fled areas near the border with Cambodia and sought sanctuary in temporary shelters as fighting along the frontier entered its second day on July 25.

The Thai military said Friday there had been clashes along the border in several areas, including Chong Bok and Phu Makhuea in Thailand’s Ubon Ratchathani province, and Phanom Dong Rak in Surin province.