Update: #ThaiCambodia - July 30, 10:00 AM
▪️Situation Summary:
- Throughout last night, provocations from the Cambodian side continued.
- Chong An Ma Area: Reinforcements and the use of reconnaissance drones to surveil Thai soldiers were detected, along with probing fire against Thai defensive lines.
- Pha Mor E-Daeng Area: Mortar fire was used to attack a Thai military base.
- Prasat Ta Muen / Prasat Ta Kwai Area: The Cambodian side has brought in additional reinforcements.
▪️Royal Thai Armed Forces Statement:
- The Cambodian military has violated the ceasefire agreement for a second time, specifically:
1.) July 29, 9:30 PM (21:30):
At Chong An Ma, Cambodian forces fired on Thai soldiers, leading to a small arms engagement that ended at 10:00 PM (22:00).
2.) July 29, 10:00 PM (22:00):
In the Preah Vihear area, near Phu Makheua-Huai Ta Maria, Cambodia initiated continuous fire supported by mortars. Thailand found it necessary to retaliate, with clashes continuing until the morning of July 30, 2025.
3.) July 30, 5:17 AM: Cambodia used grenade launchers to fire into Thai territory in the Pha Mor E-Daeng area.
- Cambodia does not respect its international commitments, is undermining peace, and is affecting the stability and trust between the two countries.
- The Royal Thai Armed Forces condemns these actions and wishes to inform the Cambodian side that:
1.) The Thai side will continue to exercise maximum restraint within the framework of peace and humanitarianism.
2.) If violations continue, the Royal Thai Armed Forces will not hesitate to take any and all necessary measures to protect our sovereignty.
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