The Government ackhowleged a report from the Second Army Area Operations Center on 27 July 2025 at 21.00 hr, summarizing developments along the Thai-Cambodian border. Government Spokesperson and Member of the Ad Hoc Center for the Thailand-Cambodia Border Situation Jirayu Houngsub quoted the report stating that a total of seven key areas of engagement were reported, representing a decrease of three areas from the first day of the clashes, as follows:
- Chong Bok Area: Both sides have maintained troop presence. A report indicated reinforcement of Cambodian forces toward the Phu Makua Hill and Chong An Ma area. Thai forces have maintained control along the 1:50,000 operational line, while Cambodian troops have repositioned further south.
- Phu Phi - Don Tuan Temple and Chong Ta Thao Area: Troop presence on both sides has continued. Cambodian forces are believed to have sustained significant losses, including unconfirmed reports of the death of the Cambodian Division Commander responsible for this area.
- Frontline of Preah Vihear: Ongoing engagements persisted. Cambodian forces have primarily relied on sniper fire from within the Preah Vihear Temple complex, targeting Thai personnel. Thai forces continued to hold Phu Makua Hill firmly along the designated 1:50,000 operational line.
- Chong Chom Area: Cambodian forces employed indirect fire to target Thai civilian homes and reportedly attempted to advance tanks toward Chong Krang, about two kilometers west of Ta Khwai Temple.
- Ta Muen Thom Temple Area: Cambodian forces advanced from the east throughout the day, prompting a tactical withdrawal by Thai forces, who responded with artillery fire, resulting in the withdrawal of Cambodian troops.
- On the morning of 27 July 2025 at about 06.30 hr, four unidentified rockets were launched from Cambodia’s Krung Samrong Airport, striking Thai civilian homes, damaging two houses, and killing five domestic animals.
Thai forces successfully secured the Chong An Ma area in Nam Yuen District, Ubon Ratchathani Province, along the 1: 50,000 operational line. Cambodian forces are still attempting to infiltrate several key points, including Chong Ta Thao, Preah Vihear, Phu Makua Hill, Chong Chom, Ta Khwai Temple, and Ta Muen Temple.
Cambodian attacks remain irregular and may constitute violations of rules of engagement, posing further risk to border communities. The situation remains highly tense, and it is anticipated that Cambodia may be preparing for a major military operation prior to entering negotiations.
The latest tragic incident indicates that a Cambodian BM-21 rocket struck the area of Sao Thong Chai Subdistrict, Kantharalak District, Si Sa Ket Province, causing damage to civilian homes and resulting in one fatality and one injury. Military personnel provided initial first aid at the scene and transported the injured person to Si Sa Ket Hospital for further treatment.