The Cambodian Ministry of Defense said in a statement that Thai armed forces launched an attack on Cambodian forces December 8, 2025 around 05:00 in the morning [czasu lokalnego]. “It should be noted that this attack comes after many days of provocative actions by Thai forces, especially after yesterday's incident in the Prorlean Thmar area, aimed at provoking a confrontation,” the statement reads.
Meanwhile, Major General Winthai Suvaree, spokesman for the Thai army, also reported clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border – but blamed Cambodia for the attack.
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“Cambodian troops opened fire with small arms and indirect weapons at approximately 05:05 a.m. and continue to fire into the present. The Thai side responded in accordance with the rules of engagement, using small arms and indirect weapons,” the statement reads. A spokesman for the Thai army also said that “the Thai side is using aircraft to attack military targets in several areas in order to suppress the Cambodian attacks.”
Reuters reminds that this is another recent increase in tensions between Cambodia and Thailand. The border dispute escalated into a five-day war in July, which ended with a ceasefire agreement brokered by US President Donald Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
