5:21 p.m: The Ministry of Tradition and Effective Arts condemned the renewed violence within the Preah Vihear Temple which was hit by artillery shells. The ministry said that the assaults by the Thai army have broken elements of the temple and conservation and restoration efforts— a cooperation between Cambodia and India — in addition to different infrastructure.
In the meantime, Thai native media shared footage of Thai troops “celebrating” the destruction.
4:58 p.m: Cambodia is gathering proof of the Thai invasion to file a grievance with the Worldwide Felony Court docket (ICC), Nationwide Protection Ministry spokesperson Maly Socheata mentioned throughout a press briefing this afternoon.
4:45 p.m: Khvav Lech Major College in Svay Chek commune and district in Banteay Meanchey province was hit by two 155mm shells fired by the Thai army. The Ministry of Nationwide Defence strongly condemned the inhumane and brutal assaults on civilian places, particularly faculties.
4:02 p.m: ASEAN chairman Anwar Ibrahim posted on Fb that yesterday he contacted the Prime Ministers of Cambodia and Thailand to debate the border unrest.
He appreciated the leaders’ openness and willingness to barter to ease tensions and keep away from misunderstandings. Whereas no definitive answer has been reached, he famous that ongoing diplomatic efforts have prevented extra critical incidents.
“Malaysia will proceed to help secure dialogue, options based mostly on worldwide legal guidelines, and regional cooperation to take care of the steadiness and security of our area collectively,” he mentioned.
3:35 p.m: Thai armed aggression towards Cambodia has induced the deaths of 9 civilians, together with an toddler, and left 46 others injured as of 12:00 p.m. on December 10, 2025, based on the Minister of Info.
3:10 p.m: Round 2:22 p.m., the Thai army launched poisonous fuel into residential areas in O’Bei Choan commune in Banteay Meanchey province, based on the Ministry of Nationwide Protection.
1:50 p.m: As of 12:00 p.m on December 10, a complete of 37,115 households or 127,133 individuals from Preah Vihear, Oddar Meanchey and Banteay Meanchey provinces have been displaced in six provinces since combating broke out on December 7, based on the Ministry of Info.
1:40 p.m: As of Wednesday, 635 faculties in six border provinces have been closed, affecting 5,441 academics and 163,528 college students, based on the Ministry of Schooling. It additionally introduced the non permanent suspension of educating and studying in Samlot, Kamrieng, Sampov Loun, and Phnom Proek districts of Battambang province following expanded Thai artillery fireplace this morning in Battambang.
01:27 p.m: Senior adviser to Prime Minister Hun Manet, Suos Yara, instructed CNA that Cambodia is open to quick bilateral talks with Thailand to ease escalating border tensions, because the safety of lives is paramount. In distinction, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul instructed native media that Cambodia has not made any formal contact to start negotiations. He known as on the Thai public to observe updates from the army, insisting that their troops “nonetheless have the state of affairs below management”.
12:15 p.m: The Royal Thai Navy has launched “Trat Prap Porapak” (Trat Suppresses Foes), mobilizing sea, air, and land forces to defend the Chanthaburi–Trat border close to Cambodia’s Koh Kong province, based on Thai native media.
It reported that Thai navy personnel are on full fight readiness, with weapons methods on ships armed to answer any escalation. The navy has additionally warned fishing vessels to keep away from the maritime boundary and report any sightings of Cambodian warships, it mentioned.
12:05 p.m: The Nationwide Protection Ministry confirmed that Thai army forces have expanded assaults on Cambodian territory in Phnom Proek and Sampov Loun districts in Battambang province. At 11:15 a.m., they fired two shells into Chakrei Commune, Phnom Proek district, and at 11:30 a.m., they bolstered their infantry and deployed tanks in Ta Sda commune, Sampov Loun district. Owing to this, residents have been requested to evacuate to security to Bavel and Thmar Koul districts, provincial governor Sok Lou mentioned.
11:33 a.m: The Ministry of Nationwide Protection mentioned tensions stay excessive alongside the Cambodian and Thai border:
- 8:55 a.m.: The Thai army launched a heavy assault in Bosbov–Chaom Tae.
- 9:01 a.m.: Artillery shells had been fired into Chey Chomneas village, Thmar Da commune, Veal Veng district, Pursat.
- 9:08 a.m.: The Thai army used DK machine weapons and Bombard drones to strike Chey Chomneas village.
- 9:40 a.m.: A number of Thai fighter jets bombed a number of targets, together with Mother Bei, An Ses, Phnom Kmoch, and Preah Vihear Temple.
- 9:45 a.m.: Thai infantry entered Veal Entry and Chomka Chek.
- 10:13 a.m.: A heavy assault was launched by Thai forces within the An Ses space.
11:12 a.m: Following renewed border clashes, U.S. President Donald Trump mentioned he’ll attain out to the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand, based on The Straits Instances.
“Tomorrow I’ll must make a cellphone name” to each nations, Trump mentioned at a rally in Pennsylvania on December 9. “Who else might say: I’m going to make a cellphone name and cease a struggle between two very highly effective nations? We’re making peace via power.”
11:07 a.m: Figures from a provincial well being official confirmed 37 extra Cambodian troopers and 5 native police injured in clashes in Preah Vihear between Tuesday and early Wednesday. Most had been wounded by shelling or uncovered to “poisonous smoke,” based on the data shared.
10:35 a.m: The Nationwide Financial institution of Cambodia (NBC) on December 10 issued new measures to ease the burden of individuals affected by the Cambodia–Thai border battle, following Prime Minister Hun Manet’s name for help.
NBC instructed banking and monetary establishments to waive all credit-related charges and penalties for army personnel concerned in fight and displaced civilians from now till March 31, 2026, and to droop curiosity and principal funds throughout the identical interval with out capitalizing curiosity.
As well as, NBC ordered the cancellation of loans as much as 10 million riel for troopers who’re disabled on the battlefield, and as much as 80 million riel for fallen troopers or co-borrowers.
It additional inspired monetary establishments to supply further flexibility and understanding to different people affected by the battle.
In the meantime, Cambodia Microfinance Affiliation (CMA) and the Affiliation of Banks in Cambodia (ABC) mentioned on Wednesday that aid measures would proceed being carried out for individuals affected by the border battle. The measures are according to the July 30 directive issued by the Nationwide Financial institution of Cambodia, it added.
10:09 a.m: Ministry of Nationwide Protection spokesperson Maly Socheata mentioned in a press briefing that Thailand continues to assault Cambodia utilizing numerous heavy weapons and has deployed numerous troops.
Ministry of Nationwide Protection spokesperson Maly Socheata famous that Thai forces opened fireplace first on Cambodian territory in Army Area 4. Beneath are the small print:
- 5:20 a.m., the Thai military focused the Ta Moan Thom temple space.
- 6:15 a.m., the Thai military fired artillery towards the An Ses space.
- 7:05 a.m., heavy artillery strikes had been reported at Kou village, behind Ta Moan Thom.
- 7:15 a.m., heavy artillery continued to focus on the Ta Moan Thom space, increasing to the Thmar Doun and Ta Krabey temple areas. Thailand’s F-16 fighter jets additionally carried out airstrikes.
- 7:39 a.m., the Thai military fired artillery towards Khnar temple, Ta Krabey temple, and Thmar Doun temple.
- As of 9:00 a.m., firing by Thai forces continued in Cambodian territory.
The state of affairs in Army Area 5:
- 6:26 a.m., Thai infantry models supported by tanks pushed into the Boeung Trakuon space.
- 7:09 a.m., Thailand elevated its infantry presence, once more supported by quite a few tanks within the Boeung Trakuon space.
- 7:10 a.m., Thai forces superior into Prey Chan village.
- 9:45 a.m., the Thai army flew F-16 fighter jets over O’Bei Choan commune and Poipet metropolis.
- 9:50 a.m., F-16s flew over the Stueng Bot roundabout in Poipet metropolis, dropping two bombs on Slakram village in Svay Chek district, Banteay Meanchey province.
9:20 a.m: Ministry of Nationwide Protection spokesperson Maly Socheata mentioned throughout a press briefing on Wednesday that as of 5.30 p.m on December 9, a complete of 20,105 households — or 101,229 individuals — had been displaced in 5 provinces since combating broke out on December 7.
The USA on December 9 expressed concern over renewed clashes and casualties alongside the Cambodian–Thai border, calling on either side to honor the Peace Accords, based on a press launch from the U.S. State Division.
“We strongly urge the quick cessation of hostilities, the safety of civilians, and for either side to return to the de-escalatory measures outlined within the October 26 Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords signed by the Prime Ministers of Cambodia and Thailand and witnessed by President Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim,” it said.
Nonetheless, as of seven a.m on December 10, the Thai military continued to open fireplace on Cambodian territories in Preah Vihear, Oddar Meanchey and Banteay Meanchey provinces, native media reported.
In the meantime, Thai native media has mentioned that the Thai Navy has deployed vessels to help border operations alongside the Koh Kong–Trat space the place Thailand alleges Cambodia has encroached on its territory. The Cambodian authorities has not issued a response on the time of writing.
As of December 9, seven civilians had been killed and 20 injured within the renewed clashes. A complete of 16,568 households or 54,550 individuals from Preah Vihear, Oddar Meanchey and Banteay Meanchey provinces have been displaced to shelters throughout 5 provinces, based on Info Minister Neth Pheaktra.
To this point, Cambodia’s Ministry of Nationwide Protection has but to announce army casualties. Nonetheless, CamboJA Information reporters noticed on Tuesday the funeral of a soldier in Krong, Preah Vihear, who was killed within the combating close to the disputed Preah Vihear Temple, mourners from his residence village mentioned.
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