The "Sisaket border" remains on high alert as over 100,000 residents have been displaced. Locals are questioning the government about why it dissolved parliament amid the crisis, fearing this may prolong the conflict.
On 12 Dec 2025 GMT+7, reporters said that clashes continued along the Thai-Cambodian border in Sisaket province since early morning, keeping the area tense. Meanwhile, the announcement of parliament dissolution by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s government has increased local doubts about how long the conflict might last.
At a shelter in Sisaket province, the atmosphere is filled with anxiety. Many residents follow news about the border situation while also questioning the reason for dissolving parliament during a time when the country faces security vulnerabilities.
A 59-year-old visually impaired man, who has been at the shelter for five days, said he longs to return home but was told by the village headman that gunfire continues, so he does not dare to go back. He is increasingly worried that dissolving parliament might extend the crisis.
Another border resident questioned the government’s decision to dissolve parliament amid ongoing clashes. She believes this situation could prolong violence along the border and urged all parties to quickly find a resolution so residents can resume their livelihoods.
Yet another local views the dissolution as the government trying to avoid problems, which could negatively affect the people's future well-being.
However, Anurat Thampratamjit, the Sisaket governor, convened a command center meeting to closely monitor the border situation and instructed all agencies to ensure evacuees’ welfare is fully taken care of without shortages of necessities.
Initial assessments show damage from the clashes includes six partially damaged houses and one government building. Sisaket province has over 107,056 evacuees so far. The situation remains at high alert, with provincial and security agencies continuing ongoing evaluations.