Armed clashes erupt on the Thai-Cambodian border

Friday 25 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 25 Jul 2025, 5:05pm

In this story Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia has resulted in at least 11 to 14 deaths. The conflict involves shelling and fighter jets, leading New Zealand to update travel advice to avoid affected border provinces.

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1. RNZFri 25 Jul 2025, 4:20am

   Thai fighter jet bombs Cambodian targets as border battle escalates (opens in new tab)

   • Violence is flaring again on the Thai-Cambodian border. Why is it so contentious? (opens in new tab) Fri 25 Jul 2025, 5:05pm
2. NZ HeraldFri 25 Jul 2025, 2:56pm

   Cambodia, Thailand on travel alert: Latest deadly conflict sees border closed, MFAT warning to Kiwis (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsFri 25 Jul 2025, 3:35pm

   New Zealand updates travel advice amid Thai-Cambodian dispute (opens in new tab)