Cambodian local media and government officials reported that Thai soldiers looted Cambodian soldiers’ motorbikes and civilians’ belongings during last month’s border clashes.
Thai forces cutting locks, entering civilian homes, and confiscating civilian property is undignified conduct. Taking motorbikes and valuables from empty houses shows a lack of discipline and respect for civilians. It makes Thailand look foolish and undermines any claim to professionalism. This behavior stains the reputation of its armed forces.
[Op-Ed] An army’s discipline is measured not by its press releases, but by how it treats civilians. In Pursat, Banteay Meanchey, and Oddar Meanchey provinces, the conduct of Thai armed forces has laid bare a troubling truth: this is no longer the behaviour of a professional military, but of a force operating without moral restraint and becoming robbers.
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Cambodia provides proof of ‘continued aggressive acts by Thai armed forces against Cambodia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, in some areas even beyond Thailand’s opinion boundary line’ after ceasefire. SOURCE KHMER TIMES
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According to the Cambodian Interior Ministry, during border clashes, Thai armed forces cut the locks of Cambodian civilian homes in Sangkum Thmei village, Pursat province, and seized four motorcycles and two village garbage carts.
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Reportedly, Thai soldiers took a Cambodian family’s motorbike from their home after the family fled during the latest fighting. This is looting. It is undignified. Sad, and telling.
BREAKING (Update): One Cambodian civilian has died after Thai soldiers opened fire in Prey Chan village, Ou Beichan commune, Ou Chrov district, Banteay Meanchey, on the afternoon of November 12.
Earlier reports said five others were injured when Thai troops fired across the border into Cambodian territory, according to provincial governor Um Ratha.
Press Release
[Unofficial Translation]
Her Excellency Lieutenant General Maly Socheata, Under Secretary of State and the Spokeswoman of the Ministry of National Defence, would like to inform the general public, both national and international media outlets, concerning the situation along the Cambodia-Thailand border as follows:
At approximately 03:50 PM, Thai troops opened fire on Cambodian civilians residing in the area of Prey Chan Village, O’ Bei Choan Commune, O’ Chrov District, Banteay Meanchey Province. The attack resumed at 05:54 PM and continues with their military activities up until now.
According to the primary information from the local authority, 3 civilians were injured and 1 death. It should be noted that this attack occurred after the Thai forces engaged in numerous provocative actions for many days with the objective of instigating confrontations.
During the above incident, our Cambodian forces and relevant authorities—unarmed and stationed in the area—were also present to ensure the safety of Cambodian citizens. Both our forces and authorities strictly adhere to the ceasefire agreement, the Joint Declaration, as well as previous agreements reached by both Cambodia and Thailand, and are fully committed to resolving the issue peacefully and in accordance with international law.
Based on the above information, the public, both national and international media outlets, are advised to be informed accordingly.
November 12, 2025
Thai soldiers reportedly opened fire on civilians in Prey Chan village, Ou Beychoan commune, Ou Chrov district, Banteay Meanchey province, around 4 p.m., leaving five civilians injured, according to initial reports from local authorities.
Thai soldiers opened fire once again, on 12 November, around 4 pm in Prey Chan village, Banteay Meanchey province
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