On July 28, 2025, local time, Cambodia and Thailand agreed to an "immediate and unconditional ceasefire," which took effect at midnight on July 29. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that Thailand and Cambodia would begin implementing a comprehensive and unconditional ceasefire at 12:00 midnight on July 29. This round of talks between Cambodia and Thailand within the ASEAN framework was correct. In fact, it had nothing to do with US President Trump. Of course, it doesn't prevent Trump from soon declaring "victory." In reality, both Cambodia and Thailand did not want a serious war; they just wanted to retaliate a little bit, then find a way out for domestic public opinion. It's unclear why the conflict broke out, but both sides wanted to stop it yet feared losing face and being criticized domestically. Now, they have a way out and immediately stopped the war. The conflicts between Thailand and Cambodia in recent years were all for show, not aiming to completely defeat the other side or cause significant casualties or capture territory.

CCTV News report screenshot

Observer's report screenshot, Thai army accuses Cambodia of violating the ceasefire

Report on Thai air force bombing of Cambodian fraud parks

On July 29, Thai sources revealed that the Cambodian army attempted to concentrate its forces before the ceasefire deadline to launch a full counterattack against Thai positions, resulting in two bombings by Thai F-16 fighter jets over the Tam Thong-Takae area. The Cambodian army mobilized troops from inland areas, attempting to seize the territory before the ceasefire deadline at midnight on July 29, followed by two large-scale bombings by Thai F-16 fighter jets. The Thai military accused Cambodia of continuously using heavy weapons against Thailand. Two F-16 fighter jets from the Thai Air Force flew to the Tam Mung and Takae Temple areas in Phanom Yon District, Surin Province. The first bombing mission was carried out earlier than midnight on July 29, according to the Thai Air Force, and both bombing missions by the Thai F-16 fighter jets achieved their objectives and safely returned to base.

It is said that Thai F-16 fighter jets bombed the fraud park inside Cambodia

The Second Army Corps Operations Center of the Thai military summarized the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia in the Preah Vihear Temple area up to July 28, finding that the Cambodian army still remained determined to hold and attempt to control the area, continuously mobilizing and reinforcing troops from within Cambodia. At the same time, the Thai military released footage of the Thai Air Force F-16 fighter jets bombing the fraud park in Cambodia: the Thai Air Force F-16 fighter jets used South Korean-made glide-guided bombs for the first time in actual combat, accurately striking the Cambodian military command post. The Thai military stated in the F-16 fighter jet bombing operation that due to the Cambodian army using former fraud parks and casinos as artillery positions, they were forced to take strong military actions.

Thai tanks are still gathering

The Thai military released footage showing a building that the Thai military accused of being a Cambodian artillery rocket launching base being bombed. In the footage, the building first emitted thick smoke, followed by a huge explosion. This building is located in the Cambodian border city of Babai. Negotiations are like this, unlike Ukraine and Russia, where one side is timid on the front line while the other goes to negotiate. Of course, the Thai military cannot be careless, because the advantage of the Cambodian army is the ability to quickly deploy human waves for attacks, while the Thai army cannot do so. Moreover, at night, the Thai air force and aerial reconnaissance will greatly reduce the advantages of the Cambodian artillery, so the ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand was also expected. A long-term war of attrition with the Thai army would mean that the Cambodian army has no advantages in personnel quality, troop size, equipment technology level, equipment quantity, or air superiority.

Cambodian frontline soldiers

This war, the Thai military was somewhat careless. For example, the Cambodian artillery unit launched 122mm rocket fire for four consecutive days, even mobilizing the 81st rocket launcher and the 90B rocket launcher for strikes, and even being constrained by the AR-1 long-range rocket launcher. The Thai military could only rely on F-16 fighter jets to gain firepower superiority on the front lines. The Thai Army's frontline units are old M-48 and M-60 tanks, and the sudden upgrade of the Cambodian army sent the 59D tank to attack! At least one M60 was destroyed. Although the Thai Army has an air advantage, this is a kindergarten-level confrontation. The Thai Air Force F-16 has already been deployed, but the air superiority cannot achieve an absolute dominance. Therefore, the Thai Army dispatched the most advanced VT-4 tanks and Gripen fighters. If this continues, the Cambodian Army will suffer.

Thai Army captured Cambodian Army weapons and equipment

The Thai armed forces have started to occupy the high ground towards Chong Ta Tao to Preah Vihear Temple. The Thai army is attacking from two directions, which completely surrounds the Cambodian army stationed in Tatha Town. If the fighting continues, the Cambodian army in Tatha Town may be completely annihilated, and Preah Vihear Temple may also be taken by the Thai army.

Cambodian Army received 59 tanks

In this round of war, the 59D tank performed well and made a great contribution. The Cambodian army successfully used the 59D tank to complete the assault mission. In 2015, China handed over the 59 tanks to the Cambodian side. These 59 tanks were in good condition. The humid and rainy southern environment, along with the jungle, marshland, and rivers, made it unsuitable for deploying heavy tanks, even making armored vehicles too heavy for use. In the past, the US military used tanks in fixed positions as fire support points, and the army usually deployed using various helicopters.

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