Thai and Cambodian troops exchange fire in deadly clashes

泰国和柬埔寨军队在致命冲突中交火

Global News Podcast

2025-07-24

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Thailand seals border with Cambodia after clashes leave at least 12 people dead. Also: a deadly plane crash in eastern Russia, and how many steps should you take each day to stay healthy?
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  • This is the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service.

  • I'm Janet Jaleel and at 13 hours GMT on Thursday the 24th of July, these are our main stories.

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  • A long-standing smouldering border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia has escalated dramatically.

  • With deadly military clashes breaking out,

  • Thai officials say at least 12 people have died in the fighting.

  • Thailand has bombed Cambodia with fighter jets and closed its entire border with its neighbour.

  • Cambodian troops have fired rockets and artillery into Thailand.

  • Both sides blame each other for sparking the fighting.

  • A Thai Foreign Ministry spokesman said his country would defend itself.

  • The Royal Thai Government is prepared to intensify our self-defence measures

  • if Cambodia persists in its armed aggression and violations upon Thailand's sovereignty in accordance with international law and principles.

  • Neighbouring countries have called for a de-escalation.

  • I got more from our correspondent in Thailand, Jonathan Head,