Cambodia calls for ceasefire with Thailand after deadly attacks, India issues advisory:

News Topical, Digital Desk : Cambodia and Thailand fiercely attacked each other over the border dispute. Meanwhile, Cambodia's envoy to the United Nations said on Friday that he wants an "immediate ceasefire" with Thailand. Deadly attacks took place between the two neighboring countries for the second consecutive day. Meanwhile, now Bangkok has also indicated openness to talks.

United Nations Security Council calls emergency meeting

The long-running border dispute erupted into fierce fighting with jets, artillery, tanks and ground troops on Thursday, prompting the UN Security Council to call an emergency meeting on the crisis on Friday.

"Cambodia calls for an immediate, unconditional ceasefire and we also call for a peaceful resolution of this dispute," UN Ambassador to Phnom Penh Chea Keo said after a closed meeting of the council in the presence of Cambodia and Thailand.

The sounds of artillery strikes could be heard on Friday from the Cambodian side of the border, where Oddar Meanchey province reported one civilian - a 70-year-old man - was killed and five others were wounded.

Indian mission in Thailand issues travel advisory amid ongoing unrest

The Indian Embassy in Thailand on Friday (July 25, 2025) issued an advisory for its citizens in the country, urging them to avoid travelling to seven provinces amid the ongoing unrest along the Thailand-Cambodia border.

The Indian Embassy has advised tourists to avoid seven provinces in Thailand, including Ubon Ratchathani, Surin, Sisaket, Buriram, Sa Kaeo, Chanthaburi and Trat.

The Indian Embassy said this

Border clashes broke out between Thailand and Cambodia on Thursday (July 24, 2025), leading to a major escalation that left at least 15 people dead, mostly civilians and one soldier.

The Indian Embassy said in a post that given the situation near the Thailand-Cambodia border, all Indian travellers travelling to Thailand are advised to check for updates from Thai official sources, including the TAT Newsroom.