UPDATES:
7:10 pm: As of 5:25 pm on December 22, the Thai military continued to fire shells into civilian housing areas in Toul Pongro area, O’Russey commune of Poipet city in Banteay Meanchey province, according to the National Defense Ministry.
5:55 pm: With the close of the special ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting which called for an immediate ceasefire, Thai military attacks on civilian areas in Cambodia reportedly continued, underscoring a gap between regional diplomatic efforts and the situation on the ground.
According to Maly Socheata, spokesperson for the National Defense Ministry, it has been 16 days since Thailand’s alleged continued military actions which violated the July 28 ceasefire, and Peace Agreement signed on October 26, 2025.
She said that Thai militaries are shelling Oddar Meanchey and Preah Vihear provinces, including the areas of Tathav, Ta Moan Thom, Phnom Kmouch and Koul 8, as well as attacks affecting Banteay Meanchey and Battambang provinces. Civilian villages in Sampov Lun district and Poipet city were also reportedly targeted by shelling, drone with bomb, and gunfire.
ASEAN reiterated the need for restraint and dialogue, emphasizing that a sustained ceasefire is essential to prevent further civilian harm and regional instability.
“The brutal actions above are indiscriminate attacks by the Thai military, a serious violation of international humanitarian law,” Maly Socheata said during the afternoon press briefing on Monday.
The Ministry of Interior said as of December 22, 2025, 20 civilians had been killed and 79 people injured, while 525,236 people were evacuated, including 274,884 women and 167,167 children.
4:55 pm: The special ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting highlighted 10 key points including encouraging Cambodia and Thailand to cease hostilities. The meeting was also brief by the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) on the countries’ respective positions.
The meeting welcomed discussions on resumption of the ceasefire and cessation of hostilities. A General Border Committee meeting will be convened on December 24, 2025 to discuss the implementation and verification of the ceasefire.
In a joint statement, the foreign ministers expressed serious concerns on the continued tension and hostilities that have led to significant casualties, damage to civilian infrastructure, and displacement of civilians on both sides of the border.
They urged Cambodia and Thailand to exercise maximum restraint and take immediate steps toward the cessation of all forms of hostilities, restore mutual trust and confidence, and return to dialogue, including through bilateral mechanisms.
Both parties were asked to fully and effectively implement the Joint Declaration which was signed on October 26 and the July 28 ceasefire agreement. They were brokered by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and U.S President Donald Trump, with active participation from ASEAN member states and China.
1:01 pm: While the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting is held in Kuala Lumpur, the Thai military fired three M79 rifles at civilian homes at 11:32 a.m. in Tuol Pongro area within O’Russei commune in Poipet city, according to the National Defense Ministry.
12:25 pm: Malaysian Foreign Affairs Minister Mohamad Hasan said as the ASEAN chair, they are deeply saddened by the civilian casualties and the effect on livelihoods due to the prolonged conflict which has contributed to significant internal displacements.
He said Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has worked tirelessly to facilitate an amicable solution through constant engagement with both the Cambodian and Thai Prime Ministers.
“It is my hope that this special meeting will renew our efforts for a return to stability in the affected areas. ASEAN must do whatever is necessary to maintain regional peace and stability.”
The meeting will hear a briefing from the ASEAN Observers Team (AOT) led by Malaysia’s armed forces chief. The AOT mechanism has been actively engaging with counterparts from Cambodia and Thailand to monitor the situation on the ground.
Hasan said the conflict threatens ASEAN credibility as one of the most peaceful and successful regional organizations in modern history. In a highly interconnected ASEAN and world, a security shock is a concern to ASEAN and the world.
“This is why everyone must cease hostilities and reach a peaceful resolution, which is a top priority,” he said.
11:33 am: The special ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting has commenced in Kuala Lumpur to discuss the border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand.
Cambodia said the Thai military continued to use F-16 jets to bomb the fifth military region, particularly in the areas of Banteay Meanchey province, only hours before the special ASEAN Foreign Ministers meeting on December 22 in Kuala Lumpur to discuss the border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand.
Foreign Affairs Minister Prak Sokhonn departed for the meeting where he will discuss the current situation following the two-week-long clashes.
The United States, ASEAN, China, EU and leaders around the world have called for an end to hostilities, withdraw heavy weapons, and fully implement the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords signed on October 26.
“We welcome ASEAN leaders coming together this week to support Cambodia and Thailand to fully honor their commitment to end this conflict,” said Tommy Pigott, principal deputy spokesperson for the US Department of State.
As of 7 a.m., the Thai military continued ground assaults and airstrikes along the border, according to the National Defense Ministry during its press briefing on Monday.
Ministry spokesperson Maly Socheata said Thai forces fired flare guns and artillery shells into areas of Boeung Trakoun, Chok Chey and Prey Chan villages in Banteay Meanchey. F-16 fighter jets dropped four bombs in the area of Boeung Trakoun, and toxic gases were released in Prey Chan, she said, adding that some areas continue to face Thai military armed “aggression”.
The Interior Ministry stated that as of 7 a.m. on Monday that the civilian death toll in Cambodia has reached 20 with 79 injured, while the total number of displaced people has risen to half a million.
