Overview
- Thai military officials said one soldier was killed and four wounded in predawn exchanges near Ubon Ratchathani, prompting strikes on Cambodian military positions.
- Cambodia denied firing first and said it did not retaliate during the initial assaults, while urging Thailand to halt hostilities.
- Cambodian officials reported civilian casualties on their side, with at least four killed and several others injured in border provinces near Preah Vihear and Oddar Meanchey.
- Thailand began large-scale evacuations from border districts, reporting more than 385,000 people moved or moving and over 35,000 housed in temporary shelters.
- Bangkok accused Cambodian forces of using heavy weapons, including BM-21 rockets and artillery, as ASEAN partners such as Malaysia called for restraint and investigations.