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Deadly Clashes Erupt on CambodiaThailand Border as Both Sides Order Evacuations

Cambodia has asked ASEAN observers to investigate in a test of October’s de-escalation pledge.

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.