Overview
- Fighting was reported early on 8 December, with Cambodian officials saying attacks began around 05:00 local time.
- Cambodia’s information minister said at least four civilians were killed and about nine to ten were wounded in Oddar Meanchey and Preah Vihear provinces.
- The Royal Thai Army reported one Thai soldier killed and four wounded and accused Cambodian forces of firing on Thai positions.
- Cambodia’s defense ministry said 1,157 families were evacuated, while Thai provincial authorities ordered residents in Trat to move to designated shelters.
- Cambodia notified ASEAN observers and called for a full investigation, as local outlets reported heavy weapons reaching villages 4–5 km from the frontier.