The armies of Cambodia and Thailand are contesting the border stronghold of the ancient temple Ta Muen Thom. The Chinese Embassy in Cambodia urges citizens to stay away from the area.

On July 24, 2025, at noon, the Cambodian military achieved a decisive victory in a border conflict, completely recapturing key strategic strongholds such as Ta Muen Thom and Ta Krabei ancient temples, successfully expelling all Thai troops from the territory. Currently, the Cambodian military fully