Bangkok: A look back at the timeline of clashes in several areas along the Thai-Cambodian border after the ceasefire agreement took effect at midnight. As soon as the unconditional ceasefire agreement was set at midnight, key battles along the Thai-Cambodian border, particularly around Prasat Ta Kwai and Prasat Ta Muen Thom, raged to the limit as both sides sought to seize control of territory. In the final 30 minutes before the deadline, Thai special forces fiercely clashed with reinforced BHQ forces before Thailand captured Prasat Ta Kwai before the ceasefire deadline. However, the sound of gunfire and bombs died down shortly after the ceasefire deadline. Throughout the night, Thailand was provoked by Cambodian fire, continuing until morning.
According to Thai News Agency, this photo was taken by Thai soldiers on their watches at 6:29 a.m. when they heard the sound of artillery fire from the Cambodian side towards the Thai side as evidence that Cambodia had violated the ceasefire agreement. Colonel Richa Suksuwanon, deputy army spokesman, revealed that he received a report from the Suranaree Forces in the area that after the ceasefire at midnight, the Phu Makhuea area was disturbed by Cambodian soldiers, with exchanges of fire from both sides continuing until morning.
In the Sam Tae area, there was a shooting exchange until 5:30 a.m. because the Cambodian soldiers refused to stop. In the Prasat Ta Kwai area of Surin, there were explosions at 3:00 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. as the Cambodian soldiers used grenades and opened fire throughout the night. Meanwhile, in Chong Bok and No Name Hill, the Cambodian soldiers violated the agreement and fired artillery at the Thai soldiers.
At 7:00 a.m., a meeting of the two military factions was scheduled to be held, with the commanders of the 1st and 2nd Army Regions of Thailand and the commanders of the 4th and 5th Military Regions of Cambodia. However, the meeting was postponed to 10:00 a.m.
At 10:30 a.m., Army spokesman Major General Winthai Suvari revealed that the meeting between the commanders of local military units from both countries concluded a discussion aimed at reducing tensions on the Thai-Cambodian border, focusing on seven key shared issues. The following points are: A definitive ceasefire, with both sides agreeing to a ceasefire in conflict areas to end clashes and minimize potential losses to both personnel and civilians; Civilian protection, with no attacks or actions threatening the lives and property of civilians in border areas; Refraining from reinforcements to prevent escalation; Prohibiting the movement of troops within border areas that could cause misunderstanding; Fully cooperating and facilitating the repatriation of injured and deceased individuals from clashes; Establishing a special coordination team to ensure rapid and effective resolution of local issues; and Awaiting the outcome of the GBC, a high-level meeting between Thailand and Cambodia, scheduled for August 4 , 2025, to ensure the agreement is endorsed and implemented at the policy level in both countries.
Most recently, Rear Admiral Surasan Kongsiri, deputy spokesman for the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters and spokesman for the Thai-Cambodian Border Situation Administration Center (TBSA), announced a summary of the situation regarding the recent clashes between Thailand and Cambodia. Thailand has been able to control a total of 11 areas: Phu Makhuea, Chong An Ma, Prasat Ta Muang Thom, Prasat Ta Kwai, the border area of Chong Bok, Prasat Don Tual, Satta Som, Chong Chom, Chong Sai Taku, Preah Vihear, and Phlan Yao.