The First Army Command summarizes the border situation in Sakaeo Province on day 9 across three areas: Khlong Phaeng in Ta Phraya District, Ban Nong Yakaew, and Ban Nong Chan in Khok Sung District. Cambodian forces continue to resist by firing BM-21 rockets, artillery, and grenade launchers continuously.
At 18:00 on 16 Dec 2025, the First Army Operations Center summarized that the Burapha Task Force is carrying out its mission to protect sovereignty amid the Thai-Cambodian conflict for the ninth consecutive day, with ongoing clashes to control territory as previously reported.
In Khlong Phaeng, Ta Phraya District, Thai forces employ strategic tactics and supportive fire weapons to control the open terrain, while Cambodian forces counterattack with continuous BM-21 rocket, artillery, and grenade launcher fire.
In Ban Nong Yakaew, Khok Sung District, Thai forces hold positions along claimed boundaries and respond to Cambodian actions as the situation demands, using supportive fire to prevent Cambodian reinforcements. Cambodian forces persist with BM-21 rockets, artillery, and grenade launcher fire and attempt to increase their forces. Thai forces have successfully destroyed Cambodian communication signal towers opposite Ban Nong Yakaew.
In Ban Nong Chan, Khok Sung District, Thai forces apply strategic tactics and supportive fire weapons to maintain control, while Cambodian forces continue their resistance with BM-21 rockets, artillery, and grenade launchers.
Regarding preparations to repatriate Thai nationals from Poipet, Cambodia, through the permanent border crossing at Ban Khlong Luek, Aranyaprathet District, Cambodian authorities have refused to release Thai citizens back to Thailand for the sixth day.
As for personnel injured in the conflict, one additional injury was reported today. Since 8 Dec 2025, a total of 53 personnel have been injured and 3 have died. Residents across four border districts in Sakaeo Province are affected. The provincial government, along with related agencies, has opened five temporary shelters with 44 centers accommodating 20,049 people.