Key Facts
• July 24: Military clash erupts at Thailand-Cambodia border.
• Cambodian rocket hits gas station convenience store, killing 12, including an 8-year-old.
• 43 people injured in the attack on the Thai side.
• Thai military retaliates with airstrikes on Cambodian military bases.
• Cambodia accuses Thailand of initiating the conflict.
• Witness: “Loud noise made me lose hearing; I hope for peace.”
• Dispute stems from escalating border territorial tensions.
Summary
A military clash between Thailand and Cambodia on July 24 resulted in 12 deaths, including an 8-year-old child, and 43 injuries on the Thai side. A Cambodian rocket struck a gas station convenience store, prompting Thai airstrikes in retaliation. Both nations blame each other for initiating the violence, which stems from ongoing territorial disputes. Affected residents expressed their desire for peace amidst the escalating conflict.
