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14/12/2025

Hundreds of Cambodians living in Australia demonstrated in Melbourne on Sunday, calling for peace and an end to the ongoing border conflict with Thailand.

According to a video posted on social media, Cambodian-Australians were seen carrying Cambodian flags and banners urging the Thai military to stop the war and “stop lying”.

“Justice for Cambodia, Cambodia needs peace. Please stop the war and respect the peace agreement by following the ceasefire,” the rally participants were heard saying.

Link: https://cambojanews.com/hundreds-of-cambodians-in-australia-call-for-end-to-cambodia-thailand-clashes/

14/12/2025

Hundreds of Cambodians living in Australia demonstrated in Australia on December 14, calling for peace and an end to the war against Cambodia as Thai forces continued fighting in areas along the border.

Hundreds of Cambodians living in Australia demonstrated in Australia on December 14, calling for peace and an end to the war against Cambodia as Thai forces ... | Read more

13/12/2025

An analyst said that the dissolution of the Thai parliament to avoid a no-confidence vote is likely to prolong the Cambodia-Thailand border conflict which has killed Cambodian civilians, including infants, and injured many.

An analyst said that the dissolution of the Thai parliament to avoid a no-confidence vote is likely to prolong the Cambodia-Thailand border conflict which h ... | Read more

13/12/2025

Update: 8:55 p.m: As of 6:00 p.m. on December 13, a total of 112,648 families—representing 379,047 people—have been displaced across Preah Vihear, Oddar Meanchey, Banteay Meanchey, Battambang, Pursat, Koh Kong, and Siem Reap provinces, according to the Ministry of Interior. Women and children make up nearly 77% of the total number.

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13/12/2025

Update: Following calls for a ceasefire by the ASEAN Chair and the United States, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul declared late Saturday afternoon that Thailand ‘does not listen to anyone anymore.’

He questioned whether Thailand would have time to protect its sovereignty and safeguard citizens’ safety if Thailand continued listening to external parties.

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13/12/2025

Update:4:44 p.m: Mea Thirk Bridge, also known as the Victory Bridge, in Thmar Da, Pursat province, is now completely destroyed after being bombed continuously by Thai F-16 fighter jets on the afternoon of December 13, 2025, following attacks from the previous morning, according to Information Minister Neth Pheaktra. (Photo from Neth Pheaktra's page)

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13/12/2025

Update: 3:00 p.m: Following discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump, ASEAN Chair Anwar Ibrahim made separate phone calls with Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, urging both countries to implement a ceasefire effective 10:00 p.m. on December 13, 2025.

To support de-escalation and promote transparency, he also requested the deployment of an ASEAN Observer Team (AOT), led by the Malaysian Chief of Defence Forces, to monitor developments on the ground. This mission will be complemented by satellite monitoring capabilities provided by the U.S. government, beginning at the same time.

"Findings from the satellite monitoring and field observations will be compiled by the AOT and presented at an ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on December 16," he said.

"The report will provide an objective account of the situation, including the positions of both parties in the interest of accountability, confidence-building and the preservation of peace and stability in the region."

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13/12/2025

Update: 2:30 p.m: Senate President Hun Sen condemned the Thai attacks, saying they were indiscriminate, as artillery and aircraft damaged bridges, roads, schools, and pagodas. He also claimed that toxic smoke from cluster munitions was used in several areas, including locations where Thai citizens live and work in Cambodia.

He proposed suspending all cross-border travel for both Cambodian and Thai people until a ceasefire is fully implemented.

“This measure is to ensure the safety of both Cambodian and Thai people, particularly those traveling across the border,” he said.

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13/12/2025

Update:2:00 p.m: The Ministry of National Defense reported continued developments along the Cambodia–Thailand border.

8:05 a.m., Thai infantry forces, supported by tanks, advanced into the area of Prey Chan village.

8:47 a.m. to 11:53 a.m., Thai military forces continued shelling into Prey Chan village.

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13/12/2025

“While Anutin did not have much control over the military, their interests converge during this critical time,” he said. “A conflict with Cambodia serves the interest of both the military and Anutin.”

“At the same time, Anutin benefits from the conflict as a distraction from his government’s failures, most notably the disastrous flood management in Hat Ya ... | Read more

13/12/2025

Update: 9:27 a.m: Spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, Maly Socheata, said during a press briefing that fighting along the Cambodia–Thailand border was ongoing as of 8:00 a.m. on December 13.

She reported that at 2:30 a.m., the Thai Navy opened fire from a naval vessel, launching 20 artillery shells into Koh Kong province. By 8:00 a.m., however, the situation in Koh Kong had fallen silent.

Further incidents were reported across several locations:

1:34 a.m.: Thai forces opened fire on Chouk Chey village.
1:45 a.m.: Thai forces opened fire on Prey Chan village.
2:56 a.m.: Thai forces fired two artillery shells into Thmar Da.
5:45 a.m.: Thai forces used artillery and cluster munitions near the Preah Vihear temple area.
5:50 a.m.: Thai forces fired on and damaged a hotel building in Thmar Da.
5:55 a.m.: A second strike hit the same hotel building in Thmar Da.
5:56 a.m.: Thai forces deployed F-16 fighter jets, dropping seven bombs on Thmar Da.
6:02 a.m.: Bombing damaged the Victory Bridge.
6:06 a.m.: A second strike hit the Victory Bridge.
6:12 a.m.: Thai forces bombed the Old Victory Bridge.
6:35 a.m.: Thai forces opened fire again on Chouk Chey village.
7:06 a.m.: Thai forces opened fire on Prey Chan and Chouk Chey villages.
8:00 a.m.: Thai forces again opened fire on Prey Chan village.

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13/12/2025

The Thai army continued firing into Cambodian territory early Saturday, expanding to Koh Yor in Koh Kong province and forcing residents to flee to Koh Kong city around 2:30 a.m., according to the Ministry of National Defense and Koh Kong governor. The escalation came just hours after the U.S. President Donald Trump said he had secured agreement from both sides to return to a ceasefire.

Link: https://cambojanews.com/clashes-expand-to-koh-kong-while-thai-jets-continue-to-strike-after-ceasefire-talks/