RESTRICTION: USERS MUST CREDIT “CENTRAL INVESTIGATION BUREAU OF THAILAND” HANDOUT —EDITORIAL USE ONLY — SHOTLIST: THAILAND (JULY 24, 2025) (CENTRAL INVESTIGATION BUREAU OF THAILAND - RESTRICTED) 1. POLICE OFFICERS IN STREET AS ARMY VEHICLES MOVING (AUDIO OF SIREN SOUNDS)THAILAND - JULY 24, 2025 - RESTRICTION: USERS MUST CREDIT “CENTRAL INVESTIGATION BUREAU OF THAILAND” HANDOUT —EDITORIAL USE ONLY — Thai authorities have increased security measures in areas around the Cambodian border on Thursday, July 24, following deadly clashes between the two countries’ armed forces, as tensions continue to escalate in the disputed border region. At least nine people were killed after Thai and Cambodian troops clashed on Thursday in a disputed area of their border, with both sides accusing each other of initiating the latest clash, officials and local media reported. The Royal Thai Army confirmed in a statement that the death toll of Thais from cross-border attacks rose to nine, including a child, after artillery shells fired from Cambodia struck several places. At least 14 people were also injured. Cambodia has not released any information on casualties so far. In the wake of the attacks, there was displacement on both sides of the border. Thailand's Education Ministry closed schools near the border in Surin’s Phanom Dong Rak district. Cambodia also evacuated students and teachers from impacted areas. Thailand's military deployed an F-16 fighter jet against Cambodia's armed forces as weeks of tension over a border dispute escalated into clashes. One of the six F-16 fighter jets that Thailand readied to deploy along the disputed border fired into Cambodia and destroyed a military target. "We have used air power against military targets as planned," Thai army deputy spokesperson Richa Suksuwanon told reporters. The army later confirmed all F-16s returned home safely. Cambodia, on the other hand, said its forces have shot down a F-16, according to the Khmer Times. Cambodian armed forces also launched a "counteroffensive" against Thai troops early Thursday, the newspaper reported, citing the Defense Ministry. “Cambodia has always stood by its principle of resolving disputes through peaceful means,” Prime Minister Hun Manet said. “But in this situation, we have no choice but to respond with military force against the armed aggression.” The premier called on the UN Security Council to address "premeditated military aggression" by Thailand. Tensions between the two countries have been rising since May 28, when troops exchanged fire near the border, resulting in the death of a Cambodian soldier.