The Thai military condemns Cambodia's use of heavy weapons in indiscriminate attacks, resulting in 3 civilian deaths, 9 military fatalities, and over 120 injured personnel.
At 10:00 a.m. on 11 December 2025 GMT+7, the Joint Thai-Cambodian Border Situation Press Center of the Royal Thai Army Radio and Television, represented by Rear Admiral Surasarn Kongsiri, spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, summarized the overall situation of the Thai-Cambodian military clashes. He stated that the military remains committed to lawful and humanitarian principles. This conflict involves armed forces along the border; civilians are not involved. The Thai military is fully prepared to protect the safety of the people.
Regarding transparency of military operations, the military is ready to fully disclose information to the public but must consider military secrecy due to the sensitive nature of operational duties. Therefore, communication with the public is limited to a single channel—One Voice One Message—through the Joint Thai-Cambodian Border Situation Press Center.
During recent operations, Cambodia has continuously attacked Thailand’s Chong Bok, Chong An Ma, and Hill 667. In response, the Navy continues its "Trat Suppresses the Enemy" campaign in Chanthaburi and Trat provinces.
Meanwhile, the Eastern Forces are continuing operations in four districts of Sa Kaeo province, showing significant progress.
The Air Force plays a role in supporting both the Army and Navy to ensure ground forces can efficiently advance their missions.
However, these events have caused the loss of 2 additional Thai soldiers in the areas of the 1st and 2nd Army Regions, bringing total military fatalities to 9 and over 120 wounded to date.
Damage assessment reveals a medical facility struck by BM-21 rockets, clearly violating humanitarian principles by Cambodia. Additionally, roads in the Navy-controlled area of Trat province have also sustained damage.
Regarding civilian impact, 199,618 people have evacuated to 849 shelters. There have been 3 civilian deaths. Nineteen hospitals and 180 subdistrict health-promoting hospitals have been affected. The Thai military condemns Cambodia’s indiscriminate heavy weapon attacks, which have primarily targeted homes and civilians, causing significant harm.
Simultaneously, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued statements to various media and international organizations, including the UN Security Council and UN Secretary-General.
Colonel Richcha Suksuwanont, Deputy Army Spokesperson, said that yesterday the Eastern Forces imposed a curfew from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. in four districts of Sa Kaeo—Ta Phraya, Khok Sung, Aranyaprathet, and Khlong Hat. The flat border terrain in these districts allows Cambodia to conduct continuous nighttime attacks. The curfew also aims to prevent infiltration by hostile elements and spies into Thai military bases. The military requests strict public cooperation and encourages reporting any suspicious activity.
For Thai citizens stranded in Cambodia, the Eastern Forces, in cooperation with immigration police, are preparing to repatriate them. They affirm readiness to fully receive returning Thai nationals, depending on the border situation.
Regarding Cambodia’s use of archaeological sites as military bases for attacks, the Thai military has continuously collected photographic and video evidence. While aware that archaeological sites should not be targeted, Cambodia has used these locations as military command centers, weapons depots, and for launching attacks on Thai civilians. According to principles, Thailand must defend itself. This is considered justifiable and is expected to be understood internationally. Defensive actions against attacks originating from these sites are deemed legitimate.
Lieutenant Commander Nara Khunthom, Naval Assistant Spokesperson, addressed Cambodia’s use of suicide drones against Thai forces. The Navy has fully prepared defenses based on previous experience. Recently, local civilians supported the Navy by providing netting to cover high base shelters to protect against drone attacks. This method is part of the countermeasures. The Navy has also previously targeted Cambodian drone control antennas as another measure.
Air Vice Marshal Chakkrit Thamwichai, Air Force Spokesperson, added that while these countermeasures are defensive, the Air Force also proactively targets drone storage and control sites. The three military branches coordinate on these targets. The best approach is to prevent drones from taking off, a continuous practice by the Air Force to support ground forces in effectively advancing their missions.
All operations are carefully planned step-by-step concerning attack targets, though details remain confidential. The goal is to reduce Cambodia’s capabilities and push Cambodian forces out of the area through various methods.
Regarding reports of large red lights in Chong Sai Taku, Ban Kruat district, Buriram province—near Chugoki, Banteay Ampil district, Oddar Meanchey province, Cambodia—Air Vice Marshal Chakkrit stated this is part of efforts to disrupt and destroy enemy reinforcements, thereby maximizing the effectiveness of Thai military operations. All actions follow the agreed sequential plans among the three military branches.