Hey folks, the Thai-Cambodian border is back in the spotlight as clashes keep rolling in. Here’s what’s up as of December 14, 2025:
What’s going down? Since December 7, artillery and airstrikes have rattled communities on both sides. Thailand’s army confirmed that there’s no ceasefire yet—citing fresh BM-21 rocket strikes on schools and villages in Sisaket Province. Tragically, one civilian lost their life and homes have been damaged. 🌪️
Diplomacy on standby Malaysia, acting as ASEAN chair, jumped in on December 13 with a proposed 10 p.m. ceasefire, backed by a US-observed team. Cambodia’s leader Hun Manet said ’let’s do it’, but Thailand hasn’t signed off. 🤝
Cambodia’s take Cambodian information minister Neth Pheaktra says Thai jets hit a hotel and bridges in Pursat Province, leaving 11 dead, 59 injured and over 300,000 displaced across five provinces by December 12. 🚨
US calls US President Donald Trump spoke separately with Hun Manet and Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul on December 12. Trump claimed they agreed to a truce—but Thailand pushed back, saying operations will continue until its border is secure. 📞
ASEAN plans a special foreign ministers’ meeting soon to map out next steps. With past ceasefires faltering, regional eyes are on ASEAN to turn words into action and dial down the heat. 🔥
Stay tuned for updates, and let’s hope peace holds. ✌️
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Thai-Cambodian border tensions persist as ceasefire efforts stall
cgtn.com
