People rest at a shelter, following recent clashes along the disputed border between Cambodia and Thailand, in Surin province, Thailand, July 24, 2025. (Photo: REUTERS/Pansira Kaewplung)

A deputy spokesperson for Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health confirmed that, as of 9 p.m. Thursday, at least 14 people had been killed and 46 injured in clashes near the shared border. Cambodia has not released any official casualty figures.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who currently chairs ASEAN, said Thursday that peace remains the only viable path forward. He told reporters he has spoken directly with both Thai and Cambodian leaders to encourage negotiations. The Malaysian PM said he believes both sides will act in their national interest, seek a peaceful solution, and work to maintain ASEAN unity. He added that Malaysia, as ASEAN Chair for 2025, is ready to support mediation efforts.

The leaders of Laos, Vietnam, and the Philippines also issued statements Thursday urging Thailand and Cambodia to engage in dialogue, keep communication channels open, and avoid further escalation.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres weighed in on Wednesday, calling on both countries to exercise maximum restraint.