Overview
- The Thai army said it deployed fighter jets and carried out strikes on Cambodian military targets after renewed cross-border fire near Chong An Ma and the Chong Bok area in Ubon Ratchathani.
- Thai officials reported one soldier killed and multiple wounded during early-morning exchanges and described the response as self‑defense under rules of engagement.
- Cambodia’s defence ministry accused Thailand of initiating attacks near Preah Vihear and Oddar Meanchey and said its forces did not fire back.
- Thai authorities reported large-scale civilian evacuations from border communities, with a Thai statement citing roughly 70% moved to safety and one evacuation‑related civilian death from a pre‑existing condition.
- The escalation follows Thailand’s pause in implementing parts of the Kuala Lumpur ceasefire framework after a recent landmine incident, raising fresh doubts about the durability of the October agreement.