WARNING: It seems like Thailand attacks Cambodia

According to initial media reports, the border conflict appears to be escalating. Both sides appear to be engaged in a heavy firefight. Rockets are also said to be in use. However, we cannot verify whether the rocket videos are actual videos or fake news.

We recommend that all tourists leave the border area around the disputed temples.

Here are some current excerpts from the media landscape:

Machine Translation: Breaking News! The Thai army opened fire on the Cambodian army, and the Cambodian army used its sovereignty and ………… Her Excellency Mali Socheata, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense: On the morning of July 24, there was an explosive weapons attack between the Cambodian army and the Thai army along the Cambodia-Thailand border in the geographic province of Udar Mean Chey. The Thai Army opened fire on the Cambodian Army. The Cambodian Army exercised its sovereignty and territorial defense rights against the aggression of the Thai Army, which violated the sovereignty of ………. The armed clashes occurred along the Cambodia-Thailand border in Oddar Meanchey province. The Thai military had first launched an armed attack on Cambodian forces. The Cambodian forces acted strictly within the bounds of self-defense and responded to an unprovoked incursion by Thai troops.

Kindness with loyalty and encouragement to the brave soldiers of the Cambodian Army on the front line in the mission to protect the nation. We wish you victory over the enemies who have invaded Khmer territory.

As Cambodia, my heart and soul are with our nation, the government, and our troops.

On behalf of the Council, the Governor’s Council, government officials, the armed forces, the citizens of Siem Reap Province wish the heroic army victory in all battles against the invaders.