SATURDAY, JULY 26, 2025
Cambodian division commander killed by Thai artillery shells

Maj Gen Duong Somneang, commander of Cambodia’s 7th Division, was killed by an artillery strike at the Chong Ta Thao–Phu Ma Kua area amid ongoing clashes over contested territory between Thai and Cambodian forces throughout the day.

Cambodian division commander killed by Thai artillery shells

On July 26, reporters confirmed that fighting between Thai and Cambodian troops erupted early in the morning around Phu Ma Kua and Chong Ta Thao. Thai forces successfully held their ground at Phu Ma Kua and pushed Cambodian troops out of the area.


Cambodian forces attempted a counterattack to reclaim the area, resulting in multiple Cambodian casualties. Among those killed was Maj Gen Duong Somneang, who was fatally struck by a barrage of artillery shells during the assault at the Chong Ta Thao–Phu Ma Kua front.

https://www.nationthailand.com/news/asean/40053125


Border Clashes Escalate: Thai Town Becomes Ghost Town Amidst Fierce Fighting

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The Thai town of Kantharalak has become a virtual ghost town as residents flee intense fighting on the Thai-Cambodian border.
The conflict has escalated into the worst fighting between the two nations in 13 years, causing dozens of deaths and displacing over 130,000 people.
Tensions have worsened with the opening of a new front in Trat province, more than 100 kilometres from other disputed areas.

The normally bustling streets of Kantharalak district in Thailand's Sisaket province have fallen eerily silent, transforming into a virtual ghost town as intense fighting on the Thai-Cambodian border enters its third day.

Reuters reports that the atmosphere in Kantharalak is almost entirely deserted today. Jianuwat Thaalalai, 31, standing in front of the hotel where he works, described the stark reality: "Almost everyone is gone. It's practically a ghost town." He added, "My hotel is still open for those near the border who need accommodation."

The clashes have intensified as both nations desperately seek diplomatic backing, each asserting their actions are in self-defence and urging the other to cease hostilities and initiate negotiations.

This latest round of violence marks the worst fighting between the two Southeast Asian neighbours in 13 years, with dozens killed and over 130,000 people displaced.

Further escalating tensions, the Royal Thai Navy has reported new clashes in Trat province, a fresh front line emerging more than 100 kilometres from other disputed areas along the border.

The two countries have been locked in a tense standoff since a Cambodian soldier died in late May 2025 during a brief skirmish. Border forces on both sides have since been heavily reinforced amidst a deepening diplomatic crisis that has significantly destabilised Thailand's vulnerable government.
https://www.nationthailand.com/news/...neral/40053135


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