The Acting Prime Minister of Thailand, Puthtan, and the Prime Minister of Cambodia, Hun Manet, held talks on the afternoon of July 28, 2025, local time, at the residence of the Malaysian Prime Minister, to discuss border conflicts. The meeting was chaired by Malaysia, the rotating chair of ASEAN, under the leadership of Prime Minister Anwar. This means that Thailand and Cambodia have started negotiations in Malaysia. In the image, the left side is the Prime Minister of Cambodia, the right side is the Acting Prime Minister of Thailand, and the center is the Prime Minister of Malaysia. To the left rear of the Malaysian Prime Minister is the U.S. Ambassador, and to the right rear is the Chinese Ambassador. Malaysia hosted the event, and China and the United States also sent representatives to attend the first round of negotiations between Cambodia and Thailand. Obviously, the Chinese and American ambassadors were present at the scene, showing that China and the United States, as major world powers, have rarely coordinated ceasefire negotiations simultaneously. China has repeatedly called on Thailand and Cambodia to stop fighting and expressed its willingness to actively mediate and promote a ceasefire, playing a role in stopping the war. The current situation is that Cambodia has suffered some losses, the eggplant mountain is gone, and the battle for the two temples continues. If the Thai armored forces arrive and increase their firepower bombing, it will be increasingly difficult for the Cambodian army to fight.

July 28, CCTV News screenshot

Scene of the meeting between the Acting Prime Minister of Thailand, Puthtan, and the Prime Minister of Cambodia, Hun Manet, at the residence of the Malaysian Prime Minister

Although the Acting Prime Minister of Thailand, Puthtan, and the Prime Minister of Cambodia, Hun Manet, are negotiating, the armies of the two countries are still fighting. On July 28, 2025, Colonel Kampa Natt Vapansu, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Second Army Region of Thailand, reported the situation, stating that the Cambodian army launched a full-scale counterattack on multiple fronts. The Cambodian army fired hundreds of 122mm rockets, bombarding Mount 677, Fupi Mountain, Pamoer Mountain-Baivashan, and Fumakuay Mountain. Additionally, the Thai Air Force observed the movement of the Chinese-made PHL-03 long-range rocket launcher (export model AR-3) in the area of Sanrong Airport in Udon Thani Province, Cambodia.

Thai military remains vigilant, Cambodian artillery launches strategic-level weapons: Chinese-made AR-2 long-range rocket launcher

Thai forces have taken corresponding retaliation according to the threat level, including bombing tactical targets such as Chiang Bo, Chiang Amat, Da Kui Temple, and Damang Tong Temple. Currently, the Thai and Cambodian armies are engaged in fierce fighting in the areas of Chong Amat, Fupi, and Fumakuay. Thai and Cambodian forces continued to exchange fire from late night on the 27th to early morning on the 28th, resulting in multiple injuries. The Cambodian Army has a large number of subsequent reinforcement forces gathering. According to the Thai Army's statement, the Cambodian artillery also mistakenly hit its own troops in the areas of Chong Amat and Pamoer Iden. This may be due to the increased deployment of troops by Cambodia in Thailand, leading to communication chaos.

Cambodian Army has 12 AR-2 long-range rocket launchers

Thailand is now concerned that if the negotiations fail, Cambodia might use long-range weapons, such as the Chinese-made AR-2 long-range rocket launcher, into the depth of Thailand. At this stage, what Cambodia can rely on in this war is the continuous output of hundreds of rocket launchers against the Thai Army.

Cambodian Army relies on strong ground firepower to avoid losing in the conflict with the Thai Army

Currently, the front-line infantry of the Cambodian Army is successfully resisting the Thai Army with the support of the Cambodian artillery. After all, the Thai Army can call upon F-16, Gripen, AH-1 attack helicopters, AT-6TH Wolverine turboprop attack aircraft, and Alpha trainer attack aircraft for air support. Moreover, the ground forces of the Thai Army are equipped with 155mm cannons provided by Israel, and 105mm cannons from the US and France. Therefore, the frontline infantry of the Cambodian Army needs to closely cooperate with the Cambodian artillery.

Cambodian Army infantry has a Chinese private enterprise made walkie-talkie in hand

Equipment that provides good communication for Cambodian infantry and artillery is a handheld walkie-talkie made by a Chinese private enterprise, which costs less than 100 RMB. This handheld walkie-talkie, developed by a private Chinese company, has features including high cost-effectiveness, multi-frequency band support, and hardware design with high playability. Although it is a hundred-yuan device, it can call for rear firepower support, offering extremely high cost-effectiveness.

Cambodian Army infantry uses Chinese private enterprise walkie-talkies to call for rear firepower support and attacks anytime, anywhere

Although the Cambodian Air Force cannot support the Cambodian infantry, the Cambodian artillery, including the 81-type, 90B, RM-70, BM-21 rocket launchers, and the 96-type 122mm howitzer, can provide firepower support for the Cambodian infantry. It is precisely because of the powerful rear firepower that the front-line Cambodian infantry could reverse the situation and withstand the heavy bombing by the Thai Air Force, holding onto areas like Baivashan Temple. This Chinese-made hand-held radio, priced at just a few hundred yuan, offers high playability. After flashing, its performance can rival mid-range communication equipment, with significant hardware modification space and very low costs, with only a few yuan needed for modification and upgrading. It is estimated that the batch of handheld walkie-talkies made by Chinese private enterprises for the Cambodian Army have already undergone military modifications.

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