Vietnam advises citizens to exercise caution amidst Thailand – Cambodia border issue

Citizens should avoid areas experiencing heightened security risks and volatile conditions while staying in close contact with Vietnam’s diplomatic missions in both nations.

A Cambodian military personnel stands on a BM-21 Grad multiple rocket launcher, around 40 km (24 miles) from the disputed Ta Moan Thom temple, after Thailand and Cambodia exchanged heavy artillery on Friday as their worst fighting in more than a decade stretched for a second day, in Oddar Meanchey province, Cambodia, July 25, 2025. Photo by Reuters

Thailand and Cambodia exchanged heavy artillery fire for a second day on Friday asborderfighting intensified and spread, while Cambodia's leader saidThailandhad agreed to a Malaysian ceasefire proposal but then backed down.

At least 20 people have been killed and more than 130,000 people displaced in the worst fighting between the Southeast Asian neighbours in 13 years.

Both sides have blamed each other for starting the conflict and on Friday ratcheted up the rhetoric. Thailand accused Cambodia of deliberately attacking civilians and Cambodia condemned Thailand for using cluster munitions, controversial and widely condemned.