The Defense Ministry spokesperson revealed that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is still urgently coordinating the return of Thai nationals from Cambodia, but Cambodia is not cooperating. Meanwhile, the Air Force sent F-16 fighter jets to strike three houses, destroying underground bunkers.
At 10:00 a.m. on 12 Dec 2025 GMT+7, at the Joint Press Center for the Thai-Cambodian Border Situation, Rear Admiral Surasan Kongsiri, Defense Ministry spokesperson, updated on the situation from last night (11 Dec) to today (12 Dec). He said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues ongoing cooperation with Cambodian counterparts to request their assistance in repatriating Thai nationals in Cambodia. However, the Cambodian side has not acted on Thailand’s coordination efforts. Marati Nalita Andamo, Deputy Director-General of the Information Department and Deputy Foreign Ministry spokesperson, acknowledged that the current tensions have affected coordination but affirmed efforts continue to fully seek Cambodia’s cooperation.
The Army revealed that battle lines near Ban Khlong Phaeng need adjustment.
Meanwhile, Lieutenant Colonel Richcha Suksuwanont, Deputy Army spokesperson, stated that military operations include presenting data and maps showing current clash areas. He confirmed that in the Second Army Region, Thai forces have fully controlled Sam Tae, Chong Chom, Chong Pero, and Chong Ray areas. Likewise, in the First Army Region, Ban Nong Ya Kaeo is under Thai control. Some areas, like Chong An Ma and Chong Kana, where Prasat Kana is located, are partially controlled.
Areas drawing significant public attention, such as Prasat Ta Khwai in Surin Province, despite Thai forces destroying many attacks and military bases around the temple, remain difficult terrain, so Thai troops continue efforts to secure control. In Ban Khlong Phaeng, Ta Phraya District, Sa Kaeo Province, although Eastern Forces reported control as of 9 Dec, Cambodian forces launched continuous attacks that night, causing Thai soldiers to be injured and forcing adjustments to battle lines. However, Eastern Forces are still striving to regain control of the area.
F-16s strike three houses, destroying underground bunkers.
Navy Lieutenant Commander Nara Khuntohom, Assistant Navy Spokesperson, disclosed that the Air Force supported operations by deploying F-16 jets to strike three houses in Chamrak Subdistrict, Mueang District, Trat Province. The area was found to contain trenches (coullets) and underground bunkers. The attack aimed to eliminate Cambodian bunkers, neutralizing threats, and to continue strategic territorial control. Intelligence indicates Cambodia has reinforced various areas, proving it remains a threat, requiring ongoing Thai military operations.
Lieutenant Commander Nara stated that Thai forces have destroyed nine Cambodian armored vehicles and tanks, 68 drones, one anti-drone system, three communication towers, and one BM-21 rocket launcher system. Confirmed Cambodian military fatalities are at least 165 soldiers.