Thai police fire tear gas at Cambodian protesters at a disputed border village

Razor wire installed by Thai military personnel runs along the Thai-Cambodian border near Chong Chub Ta Mok area, where landmines were found deployed, following a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand, in Surin Province, Thailand, August 20, 2025. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at Cambodian civilians in a disputed border area on Wednesday, authorities in both countries said, the most significant escalation since they declared a ceasefire to end a deadly five-day conflict in July.

At least 23 Cambodians were injured in the incident, according to Cambodian authorities, while Thailand's military said an unspecified number of Thai officials had also sustained injuries.