Southeast Asia Thailand-Cambodia Border Conflict 2025 Reason Latest News Update, Thailand Cambodia Temple Dispute

Thailand-Cambodia Border Clash 2025 Live Updates: Amid the ongoing unrest between Thailand and Cambodia, the Indian High Commission in Thailand Friday issued an advisory for its nationals in the country, urging them to avoid travelling to seven provinces along the border. “In view of the situation near the Thailand-Cambodia border, all Indian travellers to Thailand are advised to check updates from Thai official sources, including TAT Newsroom,” the Indian embassy said in a post on X. Several tour attraction places in– Ubon Ratchathani, Surin, Sisaket Buriram, Sa Kaeo, Chanthaburi, and Trat — the places mentioned “are not recommended” for travelling, Indian embassy said.
What’s the current situation?  Clashes broke out between the two countries early on Thursday along a disputed area abutting an ancient temple, rapidly spilling over to other areas along the contested frontier and heavy artillery exchanges continued for a second straight day. Both sides accuse each other of firing the first shots that started the conflict. The ongoing conflict has killed at least 11 people and injured several others, according to the state-run Thai Public Broadcasting Service. The escalation of military exchanges between Thailand and Cambodia could move towards war, Acting Thai PM Phumtham Wechayachai told to reporters.Story continues below this ad
What’s the conflict about?  An 11th-century Hindu temple called Preah Vihear, or Khao Phra Viharn in Thailand, has been at the heart of the dispute for decades, with both Bangkok and Phnom Penh claiming horical ownership. The International Court of Justice awarded the temple to Cambodia in 1962; however, Thailand has continued to lay claim to the surrounding land.
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