BREAKING: Cambodian Defence Ministry Condemns Renewed Thai Military Attacks along the Border
(Phnom Penh): The Ministry of National Defence of the Kingdom of Cambodia condemns multiple Thai military attacks along the Cambodia–Thailand border.
According to Lieutenant General Maly Socheata, Spokeswoman of the ministry, on the morning of 8 December 2025, around 05:04 a.m., the Thai military forces launched an attack on the Cambodian forces in An Ses area, Preah Vihear province. Subsequently, they continued firing multiple shots with tanks at Tamone Thom temple, 5 Makara in the vicinity of Preah Vihear temple and Chomka Chek area. It should be noted that this attack occurred after the Thai forces engaged in numerous provocative actions for many days, especially the incident yesterday at Prorlean Thmar area, with the objective of instigating confrontations.
Standing on the spirit of respecting all previous agreements and resolving conflicts peacefully according to international law, Cambodia did not retaliate at all during the two assaults and continues to monitor the situation vigilantly and with utmost caution. Additionally, Cambodia, for the second time, has informed the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) about this incident and plans to request the AOT to conduct an investigation into the matter to ensure transparency, justice, and impartiality.
The Ministry of National Defence of the Kingdom of Cambodia condemns in the strongest possible terms the inhumane and brutal acts undertaken by the Thai side. Such action is a grave violation of the Joint Declaration between Cambodia and Thailand, signed by prime ministers of both countries on 26 October 2025, with the auspicious witness of the U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, in his capacity as the ASEAN rotating Chair.
In this sense, Cambodia calls on the international community to strongly condemn Thailand's violations of the Joint Declaration and its repeated unlawful activities, as well as demands that Thailand take full responsibility for such brazen acts of aggression. Cambodia urges that Thailand immediately stop all hostile activities that threaten peace and stability in the region. At the same time, we call on the Thai side to turn to firmly honour the Ceasefire Agreement, the Joint Declaration, as well as the obligations under international law with sincerity, in good faith and goodwill.
Cambodia is firmly committed to respecting and implementing the terms of the Ceasefire Agreement, the Joint Declaration between Cambodia and Thailand, as well as all agreements previously reached by both parties with the highest sense of responsibility and goodwill.
Rather than resorting to acts of aggression or the use of force, Cambodia firmly adheres to resolving disputes through peaceful means in accordance with international law, the existing treaties, conventions and agreements, so as to seek solution that is just, fair, long-lasting, and in compliance with the international law.
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Villagers Flee as Gunfire Erupts Again along Cambodia–Thailand Border
ODDAR MEANCHEY — Residents in Samraong city and nearby villages in Oddar Meanchey province fled their homes again as they reported having heard gunfire early morning on December 8.
According to the Defence Ministry, Thai military forces launched pre-dawn attacks in several locations, including An Ses in Preah Vihear province and the Tamoan Thom temple area in Oddar Meanchey province.
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Fleeing for safety, young students in the O’Smach area of Oddar Meanchey were sent home today as fresh tension and artillery fire from Thailand started up again.
Thai soldiers have reportedly fire smoke bombs, and used slingshots and air guns, during a standoff with Cambodian villagers who are trying to protect their homes in Prey Chan village, O Beichoan commune, Banteay Meanchey province, today September 17.
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Thai soldiers have continued to violate Cambodia’s sovereignty by expanding their encroachment in Prey Chan village, O Bai Choan commune, Ou Chrov district, Banteay Meanchey province, and also used tear gas against Cambodian civilians.
Thai military has been reportedly fired a smoke bomb in O Beichoan commune, Banteay Meanchey province, injuring a monk, journalist, and a man and woman on September 17
This is the Thai soldiers that respects the ceasefire,claims to love peace, and always accuses Cambodia of violating the ceasefire.
09/16/25,Ou Beichoan commune,Banteay Meanchey province thai soldiers fully armed entered Cambodian territory to lay barbed wire again.
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This is an act that Siam itself has acknowledged as respecting the ceasefire, loving peace, respecting international law, and honoring the agreements reached in the GBC meeting. Hundreds of armed invading soldiers, carrying maps drawn by Siam itself, attempted to bring in razor wire to encircle and seize Cambodian territory in Prey Chan village, O Bei Chanh commune, O Chrov district, Banteay Meanchey province, on September 17, 2025.
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Thai soldiers have reportedly fire smoke bombs, and used slingshots and air guns, during a standoff with Cambodian villagers who are trying to protect their homes in Prey Chan village, O Beichoan commune, Banteay Meanchey province, today September 17., 2025. Source local people
Thai soldiers have reportedly fire smoke bombs, and used slingshots and air guns, during a standoff with Cambodian villagers who are trying to protect their homes in Prey Chan village, O Beichoan commune, Banteay Meanchey province, today September 17. Local media
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Thai soldiers have reportedly fire smoke bombs, and used slingshots and air guns, during a standoff with Cambodian villagers who are trying to protect their homes in Prey Chan village, O Beichoan commune, Banteay Meanchey province, today September 17. Local media
On the afternoon of September 17, 2025, Thai soldiers armed with shields, batons, and weapons continued their incursions into Cambodia by firing tear gas, rubber bullets, and using sound-disrupting devices that damaged hearing, targeting Cambodian civilians in Prey Chan village, O’ Bei Choan commune, Ou Chrov district, Banteay Meanchey province. These actions caused injuries to several civilians, including Buddhist monks. The Cambodian armed forces, while strictly upholding the ceasefire, stood firm to protect the safety of our people. #CambodianeedPeace
Urgent news : Thai riot police invade Cambodia at Prey chan Cambodia land and fire tear gas and rubber bullets to Cambodians villagers who try to stop them from invade and use barbed wire to seize Cambodian people's land along the border of Banteay Meanchey Province Cambodia ..some Cambodian get injure and unconscious by the tear gas and rubber bullets from Thailand police .. please the world hear our pain and please help us🙏🇰🇭
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