The 2nd Army Area Command summarized the border situation at Ta Muean and Ta Kwai near Hill 350, reporting ongoing clashes. Thai forces have launched heavy fire, preventing over 160 Cambodian reinforcements from entering the area. The original Cambodian troops are fatigued and suffering from water shortages.
On 18 December 2025 GMT+7, the 2nd Army Area Operations Center provided an update on the Thai-Cambodian border situation as of 12:00 noon.
Situation at Chong An Ma area: Our forces are conducting offensive operations as planned. Cambodian forces have abandoned the area and are currently reinforcing and reorganizing at the cliff edge.
Areas of Don Traw, Sam Tae, Sattasom, Phanom Prasittho, and Chong Ta Thao: Cambodian forces used grenade launchers and artillery throughout the day. Our side responded with small arms fire and used artillery to counter the Cambodian artillery.
Areas of Pha Mo E Daeng and Huai Tamaria: Periodic clashes occurred, with Cambodian forces employing rifles, grenade launchers, tanks, bombing drones, and FPV suicide drones against us. We used grenade launchers and artillery to destroy targets and continued operations as planned.
Areas of Phu Ma Khuea, Chong Don Au, Phlan Yao, and Phlan Hin Pad Kon: Heavy fighting took place as Cambodian forces attempted to retake territory. They employed bombing drones and FPV suicide drones against our reinforcements. Our troops remain safe.
Area of Chong Khlak Kam: Our forces have gained additional control and are reorganizing the area as planned.
Areas of Chong Krang, Ta Muean, Ta Kwai near Hill 350: Continuous fighting is ongoing. Our forces have launched heavy fire, preventing more than 160 Cambodian reinforcements from entering. The original Cambodian troops are exhausted, lacking water, and reportedly may not hold out, requesting immediate fire support from higher command. Some positions have been ordered to withdraw downhill, weakening their resistance. Cambodian tank units have been ordered not to move without orders, possibly to use for covering withdrawing forces.
The 3rd Task Force of the Suranaree Command, together with Phu Sing Police Station in Si Sa Ket province, sealed off and searched the community at the Muang Mai Chong Sang market area. This followed a district order for residents to evacuate to temporary shelters. Some residents, including Cambodians, remained, so authorities searched a warehouse in Phrai Phatthana subdistrict, Phu Sing district. Thai man and Cambodian wife owned the property. The search uncovered 11,031,150 baht in cash and 33 gold items. The owner claimed the money came from trading goods in the Muang Mai Chong Sang market. Officials seized the money for investigation and requested trade documentation.
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