The border dispute between two neighboring countries of South-East Asia Thailand and Cambodia now seems to be changing into an open battle. During the bloody conflict from July 24, the Cambodian army has allegedly used BM-21 Grad Multiple Rocket Launcher of Russian origin, after which the situation has become more stressful. The Thai army has replied with a balanced but strict shelling.

So far, at least 15 people have been reported in this struggle and dozens of injuries have been reported. This tension between the two countries has been going on for years, but this time the weapon which has been used, indicates that the clash has now come out of the traditional realm.

Where did the dispute start?

The root of this struggle is associated with a 7th-century Hindu temple, on which the two countries claim their sovereignty. The temple is located in the border of Cambodia, but Thailand claims that the area around the temple is its. Although the International Court of Justice (ICJ) had recognized Cambodia’s authority over the temple, the increasing activities in the Thai army area have again provoked tension.

What is BM-21 Grad Rocket System?

The BM-21 Grad is a Soviet carpet multiple rocket launcher system (MRLs), developed in the 1960s. It is called a fighter vehicle or sown machine. This truck-based weapon can fire 40 rockets in 6 seconds and 122 mm caliber rockets can target enemy tanks, cannons and military bases simultaneously.

Once firing it takes 10 minutes to load it again. According to experts, such weapons are not usually used in border clashes, which makes it clear that Cambodia has taken an aggressive stance this time.

Will the regional danger increase?

Military experts believe that weapons like BM-21 are used only in serious war conditions. Their use can also be seen like a warning that now the struggle will not be limited to limited conflict. This can not only make the Thai-Kambodia struggle and fierce, but it can also affect the stability of the entire southeast Asia.

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There is a situation of tension in Thailand and Cambodia border these days. Both countries have deployed their military force in areas around the border. Meanwhile, on Friday (July 25, 2025), there was heavy shelling between the two countries, in view of which Thailand has declared martial law in 8 districts bordering Cambodia.

Commander Apacharta Saipersart, who is commanding the army in Chantaburi and Trat provinces, said in a statement, “Marshall law is now applicable in seven districts of Chandtiburi and one district of Trat.” The military border commander said that this decision has been taken because weapons and force are now being used by Cambodia.

Thailand’s Foreign Ministry has said to resolve the border dispute with Cambodia that it is in favor of bilateral talks rather than a third party mediation. Significantly, a statement was revealed by China regarding the mediation between the two countries.

10 big things about Thailand-Kambodia dispute

1. Thailand has implemented martial law in 8 areas bordering Cambodia.

2. On Thursday, July 24, 2025, 9 ordinary citizens died in the attack between the two countries, mostly Thailand citizens. At the same time, there are also reports of 14 other people being injured.

3. Thailand has closed all the borders related to Cambodia and has given strict instructions to people not to travel.

4. Thailand has warned Cambodia that if this struggle does not stop, then the situation of war can arise.

5. The Prime Minister of Cambodia has said that he is ready for the ceasefire, but the Prime Minister of Thailand is withdrawing from this agreement.

6. According to Thailand’s Health Ministry, at least 15 people have lost their lives and more than three dozen people have been injured in the most fierce struggle between Thailand-Kambodia.

7. More than 1,30,000 citizens have been evacuated in view of the situation of conflict near the Thailand border.

8. The United Nations Security Council is going to hold an emergency meeting on Friday (July 25, 2025) in view of the situation of war between the two countries.

9. America, China and Malaysia have offered mediation over the increasing tension between Thailand and Cambodia.

10. According to a report by Bloomberg, the US has tried to resolve the dispute by meeting the head of the two countries.

‘Talking about ceasefire haste’

According to the news agency AFP, the United Nations Council is going to call an emergency meeting on Friday, which will be aimed at ceasefire between the two countries, but the Thailand Foreign Ministry spokesman said that it is too early to talk about the ceasefire, until Cambodia stops its aggressive action.

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