Overview
- Thai Second Army instructed residents in border districts of Buriram, Surin, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani to move to designated shelters under the civilian evacuation plan.
- Thai military officials say Cambodian forces opened fire and that Thai units returned proportional fire under rules of engagement.
- Two Thai soldiers were reported wounded in the exchange, and Thai units were placed on full combat readiness.
- Cambodian outlet Khmer Times rejected the Thai account, asserting Thai troops fired first at Cambodian forces.
- Russia’s embassy in Bangkok reported no advisories from Thai authorities and no requests from Russian citizens, while the Russian Union of Travel Industry said the affected provinces are far from major tourist areas.