Bangkok, December 8, 2025- The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has reported multiple skirmishes along the Thai-Cambodian border, with Thai forces responding in accordance with international rules of engagement while accelerating civilian evacuations from affected areas. The incidents follow a series of attacks initiated by Cambodian troops on December 7th, escalating tensions in disputed frontier zones, stated the Royal Thai Army.
According to a statement from Major General Winthai Suvaree, spokesperson for the RTA, the clashes intensified early this morning in the Chan An Ma pass in Ubon Ratchathani’s Nam Yuen district. Cambodian soldiers opened fire using small arms and rocket-propelled grenades around 5:05 a.m., with exchanges continuing into the afternoon. Thai troops retaliated proportionally with similar weaponry, adhering to established protocols for border confrontations.
Further violence unfolded around 7:00 a.m. in the nearby Chan Bok pass, also in Nam Yuen district, where Thai personnel came under attack from Cambodian support fire weapons, such as artillery or heavier munitions. The assault resulted in one Thai soldier killed and four others wounded, the army confirmed. Casualty details for Cambodian forces remain unverified at this time.
In a bid to neutralize the threat, Thai air assets have been deployed to strike military targets across several border sectors, aiming to suppress Cambodian heavy weapons fire and prevent further incursions. “Our operations are focused on defense and de-escalation,” Major General Suvaree stated.
The border flare-up stems from yesterday’s Cambodian offensive in the Phu Pha Lek – Plan Hin Paet Kok area of Sisaket province’s Kantharalak district, a historically sensitive region marked by unresolved territorial disputes dating back decades.
Civilian safety remains a top priority amid the unrest. The Second Army Area, including the Suranaree Task Force, and the First Army Area’s Burapha Task Force have mobilized personnel to facilitate evacuations under pre-planned contingencies. Thousands of residents near the border in Ubon Ratchathani and Sisaket provinces are being relocated to safer zones, with temporary shelters and aid distributions underway.
Additional updates on the situation, including potential diplomatic developments, will be provided as they emerge. International observers and neighboring countries are closely monitoring the events.
The Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has canceled all his plans for the day and will be leading an emergency security meeting later this morning.
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