S'pore MFA calls on Thailand & Cambodia to de-escalate tensions, ensure the safety of all civilians

Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement regarding the Jul. 24 border clashes between Cambodia and Thailand.

De-escalate tensions

MFA expressed deep concern about the clashes and called on both countries to exercise restraint and cease hostilities.

“We call on them to de-escalate tensions through diplomatic means and ensure the safety of all civilians.”

MFA said that there were currently no reports of Singaporeans injured in the clashes.

But it advised all Singaporeans to avoid travel to the border regions of Thailand and Cambodia, and for Singaporeans in both countries to monitor the news closely, heed local government advice, and remain vigilant for personal safety.

Singaporeans in or travelling to either country are advised to e-register with the MFA.

If they should require consular assistance, they can contact the Singapore embassies in Phnom Penh or Bangkok, or contact the MFA 24-Hour Duty Office.

Embassy of the Republic of Singapore in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Address: 129 Norodom Boulevard, Sangkat Chaktomuk, Khan Daun Penh, 120207 Phnom Penh

Tel: +855-23-221-875

Emergency Tel: +855-977017371

Email: [email protected]

Embassy of the Republic of Singapore in Bangkok, Thailand

Address: 129 South Sathorn Road, Thung Maha Mek, Sathorn, Bangkok 10120

Tel: +66-2-348-6700

Emergency Tel: +66-81-844-3580

Email: [email protected]

Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Duty Office (24-hour)

Tel: +65 6379 8800 / +65 6379 8855

Email: [email protected]

12 casualties

Some of the fiercest cross-border clashes in over a decade occurred along the Thai-Cambodia border on Jul. 24.

Three Thai soldiers were injured in a landmine blast the day before, and both sides claimed that aggressive actions sparked defensive retaliation.

The fighting resulted in Cambodia firing rockets at targets in Thailand, and Thailand using F-16 fighter jets to conduct air strikes.

Cambodian attacks hit near a hospital, as well as a 7-Eleven store located at a local gas station.

The Bangkok Post reports that there have been 12 Thai civilian casualties so far.

The number of military casualties, or Cambodian casualties, is so far unknown.

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