US Ally Thailand Warns of War With China-Backed Cambodia
July 25, 2025
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Thailand’s acting prime minister Phumtham Wechayachai warned that the escalating clashes with Cambodia could descend into a full war, as the two sides exchanged artillery fire in a second day of violence along the disputed border.
“This present incident of aggression is escalating and could develop to the stage of war,” Wechayachai told the media in Bangkok, The Guardian reported.
“However, right now we are still at altercation level, battling with heavy weapons. What we have done so far [is] to protect our land and [the] sovereignty of our nation.”
Thailand is a major non-NATO ally of the U.S., while Cambodia is one of China’s closest regional allies.
The two countries began fighting after a recent dispute over landmines erupted into exchanges of fire on Thursday, July 24, with each side accusing the other of initiating the current hostilities.
Thai officials said there were a number of civilian casualties as a result of Cambodian artillery fire.
This is a breaking news story. Updates to follow.
Royal Thai Army soldiers are pictured on armoured vehicles on a road in Chachoengsao province on July 24, 2025. Royal Thai Army soldiers are pictured on armoured vehicles on a road in Chachoengsao province on July 24, 2025. LILLIAN SUWANRUMPHA/AFP via Getty Images
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