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Thai Airstrikes Hit Near Poipet as U.S. and China Press Ceasefire Ahead of ASEAN Talks

More than half a million people have fled since the border clashes reignited this month.

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The Thai military fires artillery towards Cambodia, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, in Surin province, Thailand. (AP Photo/Wason Wanichakorn)
Thai residents who fled homes from fighting between Thailand and Cambodia along the border rest at an evacuation center in Surin province, Thailand, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
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Overview

  • Thailand acknowledged bombing targets on the outskirts of Poipet, saying an F-16 strike hit a rocket warehouse, while Cambodia accused Bangkok of dropping bombs inside the city and reported a second strike in Serei Sophaon.
  • Washington said Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged de-escalation in a call with Thailand’s foreign minister, and Beijing said Wang Yi spoke with both sides and sent a special envoy for shuttle diplomacy.
  • ASEAN will gather foreign ministers in Kuala Lumpur on Dec. 22, with Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim cautiously optimistic and both governments set for their first face-to-face since fighting resumed.
  • Hostilities continued on Friday with cross-border fire reported by Thailand’s defence ministry, and official casualty accounts remained sharply at odds.
  • The UN human rights chief condemned strikes near villages and cultural sites and urged an immediate halt to protect civilians, as advisories warned travelers to avoid a 50 km zone and border closures left thousands stranded in Poipet.