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32 dead as Thailand and Cambodia exchange deadly attacks against each other

Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 4:41 PM

by Rose Dabu

3 min read

At least 32 people have died amid ongoing clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, with explosions starting on Thursday along the border
Thailand claims Cambodia planted landmines that injured Thai soldiers, sparking retaliation; Cambodia denies this and blames Thailand for starting the conflict
Videos show civilians running for cover, drone bombings, and burning establishments, with both countries suffering civilian and military casualties
The Philippine embassies in Thailand and Cambodia have urged Filipinos to stay alert, report their whereabouts, and avoid conflict zones

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The death toll has reached 32 following the violent clashes between Thailand and Cambodia.

According to Darlene Cay's report on 24 Oras Weekend this Saturday, Thailand's health ministry confirmed 19 deaths in their country.

Meanwhile, Cambodia’s defense ministry reported that five soldiers and eight civilians were killed.

The attacks began on Thursday after a series of explosions erupted along the border due to an exchange of military strikes between the two countries.

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In a video, some residents were seen running and taking cover.

In another video released by the Thai military, a drone was shown dropping a bomb on a Cambodian military depot.

A convenience store at a gas station in Sisaket province, Thailand, caught fire due to Cambodia’s attack.

In Thailand’s Surin province, the streets were empty, stores were shut down, and vehicles had disappeared.

Meanwhile, some Cambodian residents were seen carrying their belongings as they evacuated.

Thailand claimed that the conflict began when several of their soldiers were injured by landmines allegedly planted by Cambodia along the border.

Cambodia firmly denied the accusation and insisted that Thailand initiated the attacks.

Reports noted that Thailand and Cambodia have had a long-standing dispute over a border area that includes a temple awarded to Cambodia by the International Court of Justice.

Tensions escalated after Cambodia attempted to register the temple as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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The Philippine Embassy in Thailand has advised Filipinos near the border to exercise caution.

They are urged to report their location to the Philippine Embassy and monitor official announcements.

Earlier, the Philippine Embassy in Cambodia also advised avoiding areas with ongoing tension.

According to the DFA, more than 7,000 Filipinos are in Cambodia while around 33,000 are in Thailand.

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