Cambodia Accuses Thailand of Sustained Border Attacks

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (Dec.25,2025) — Cambodia accused Thai forces of carrying out sustained attacks on villages and infrastructure near the two countries’ border, including around the disputed Preah Vihear temple.

The Ministry of National Defence said Thursday the incidents occurred between 5 p.m. on Dec. 24 and 8 a.m. on Dec. 25.

Lt. Gen. Maly Socheata, a senior commander in Cambodia’s Fourth Military Region, said Thai forces used heavy weapons, tanks, drones and artillery in several locations during that period.

According to the ministry, Thai forces fired heavy weapons and deployed drones near Preah Vihear between 6:15 a.m. and 7 a.m. on Dec. 25, while other frontlines remained calm.

The statement said Thai tanks and infantry attempted to advance into areas including Veal Entry, Chamka Chek, Bram Makara and Sambouk Kmoum on the evening of Dec. 24. Around 11 p.m., tanks reportedly fired toward the Preah Vihear area.

In Cambodia’s Fifth Military Region, the ministry reported drone activity over Chouk Chey village beginning at 5:14 p.m. on Dec. 24, followed by shelling in Prey Chan until early Dec. 25.

Additional shelling was reported around 5:35 a.m. on Dec. 25 in Svay Chek district of Banteay Meanchey province and in the Boeung Trkoun area. Overnight attacks were also recorded in Battambang province, including Samlort and O’Plouk Damrei.

The ministry said Cambodian forces continued to monitor the situation and respond where necessary, while accusing Thailand of spreading disinformation and violating Cambodia’s sovereignty and international law.

It called on the international community to condemn the actions and press for the withdrawal of Thai forces from what it described as Cambodian territory.

Cambodia reiterated its commitment to a cease-fire and the Joint Declaration on the Peace Agreement signed Oct. 26, 2025, expressing hope that Thailand would adhere to the agreement and seek a peaceful resolution to the long-running border dispute.