Thailand Launches Airstrikes on Cambodia Amid Renewed Border Clashes

Renewed Border Clashes and Airstrikes

• 🇹🇭 On December 8, 2025, Thai military forces launched renewed airstrikes against Cambodian forces across multiple sectors.
• 📍 The attacks targeted areas including An Ses, Preah Vihear Temple, Chamkar Chek, Phnom Bei, Phnom Khmoach, and Prasat Ta Krabey.
• 🏘️ Thai shelling extended to civilian residential areas in Oudor Meanchey and Preah Vihear provinces, resulting in civilian casualties, injuries, and damage to homes.

Cambodian Response and International Appeal

• 🕊️ Cambodian forces reportedly did not retaliate, adhering to ceasefire agreements and international law.
• ⚖️ Cambodia calls for international condemnation of Thailand's actions, accusing them of repeated violations of the peace agreement.
• 🛑 Cambodia demands that Thailand cease hostilities immediately and take full responsibility for the "grave violations."

Pre-existing Tensions

• ⚠️ Tensions have persisted despite a truce brokered by the Trump administration in October.
• 💥 The recent clashes have resulted in at least four Cambodian civilian deaths and one Thai soldier's death.