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UPDATES:
8:55 p.m: As of 6:00 p.m. on December 13, a total of 112,648 families—representing 379,047 people—have been displaced across Preah Vihear, Oddar Meanchey, Banteay Meanchey, Battambang, Pursat, Koh Kong, and Siem Reap provinces, according to the Ministry of Interior. Women and children make up nearly 77% of the total number.
5:55 p.m.: Following calls for a ceasefire by the ASEAN Chair and the United States, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul declared late Saturday afternoon that Thailand ‘does not listen to anyone anymore.’
He questioned whether Thailand would have time to protect its sovereignty and safeguard citizens’ safety if Thailand continued listening to external parties.
5:40 p.m: Two more bombs were dropped by Thai F-16s on the Slakram commune in Svay Chek district, Banteay Meanchey province at 4:50 p.m., according to the Ministry of National Defense.
5:20 p.m: The Ministry of National Defense confirmed that at 4:10 p.m., Thai military forces used an F-16 fighter jet to drop two bombs on the Phnom Knaeng Por area in Slakram commune, Svay Chek district, Banteay Meanchey province.
5:15 p.m: Thai Defense Minister stated that his government has not issued a ceasefire order to its military and confirmed that no ceasefire will take place until Cambodia clearly ends its hostile actions. He said this despite ASEAN Chair Anwar Ibrahim urging Cambodia and Thailand to implement a ceasefire at 10:00 p.m. today during his call with both leaders.
4:44 p.m: Mea Thirk Bridge, also known as the Victory Bridge, in Thmar Da, Pursat province, is now completely destroyed after being bombed continuously by Thai F-16 fighter jets on the afternoon of December 13, 2025, following attacks from the previous morning, according to Information Minister Neth Pheaktra.
4:20 p.m: The Ministry of National Defense confirmed that between 3:30 p.m. and 3:44 p.m. on December 13, Thai F-16 fighter jets bombed Mea Thirk Bridge, also known as Victory Bridge, in Thmar Da, Pursat province, four times.
3:50 p.m: In response to Malaysian PM and ASEAN chair Anwar Ibrahim, Cambodia welcomed and supported his initiative for a ceasefire tonight at 10:00 p.m., which will be monitored by the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) with the participation of the United States, Prime Minister Hun Manet said.
3:00 p.m: Following discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump, ASEAN Chair Anwar Ibrahim made separate phone calls with Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, urging both countries to implement a ceasefire effective 10:00 p.m. on December 13, 2025.
To support de-escalation and promote transparency, he also requested the deployment of an ASEAN Observer Team (AOT), led by the Malaysian Chief of Defence Forces, to monitor developments on the ground. This mission will be complemented by satellite monitoring capabilities provided by the U.S. government, beginning at the same time.
“Findings from the satellite monitoring and field observations will be compiled by the AOT and presented at an ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on December 16,” he said.
“The report will provide an objective account of the situation, including the positions of both parties in the interest of accountability, confidence-building and the preservation of peace and stability in the region.”
2:30 p.m: Senate President Hun Sen condemned the Thai attacks, saying they were indiscriminate, as artillery and aircraft damaged bridges, roads, schools, and pagodas. He also claimed that toxic smoke from cluster munitions was used in several areas, including locations where Thai citizens live and work in Cambodia.
He proposed suspending all cross-border travel for both Cambodian and Thai people until a ceasefire is fully implemented.
“This measure is to ensure the safety of both Cambodian and Thai people, particularly those traveling across the border,” he said.
2:20 p.m: The Ministry of National Defense reported continued developments along the Cambodia–Thailand border.
- 6:50 a.m., the Thai military shelled the O’ Smach area with heavy artillery.
- 7:40 a.m., heavy artillery shelling was reported near Ta Krabey Temple.
- 8:31 a.m., Thai forces advanced with tanks and carried out intense firing, targeting Phnom Kmoch, Chomkar Kavsou, Bosbov–Choam Te, and Pteas Ta Mouk.
- 9:05 a.m., Thai military forces used drones to bomb the Choub Korki area.
2:00 p.m: The Ministry of National Defense reported continued developments along the Cambodia–Thailand border.
- 8:05 a.m., Thai infantry forces, supported by tanks, advanced into the area of Prey Chan village.
- 8:47 a.m. to 11:53 a.m., Thai military forces continued shelling into Prey Chan village.
12:25 p.m: The Royal Thai Navy acknowledged that it launched an attack on Koh Yor in Koh Kong province on December 13, stating that the area housed two 130-millimeter gun emplacements that posed a threat to Thai naval forces operating nearby.
As a result, the Thai military carried out an operation to target and destroy the positions on Koh Yor. The Navy added that its forces would move in today to conduct a damage assessment.
12:00 p.m: The Ministry of Public Works and Transport is ready to restore the Victory Bridge (also known as Mea Thirk Bridge) in Pursat province, which was damaged by an F-16 strike from the Thai army in the early hours of December 13. The ministry is awaiting permission from the frontline to assess the damage and begin repairs. They will provide information regarding the bridge’s reopening to traffic when it is ready.
10:40 a.m: India’s Ministry of External Affairs said it was “unfortunate” and a matter of concern that conservation facilities and restoration efforts at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Preah Vihear Temple—a cooperation between Cambodia and India—were damaged during the ongoing renewed border clashes.
“India has been closely involved in its preservation. We sincerely hope that all measures will be taken to fully safeguard the site and related conservation facilities,” it stated.
“We once again reiterate our appeal to both sides to exercise restraint and to take measures for cessation of hostilities and prevention of further escalation. We urge them to return to the path of dialogue and peace.”
10:15 a.m: Following his talk with U.S. President Donald Trump, who said the roadside bomb that killed and wounded several Thai soldiers was an accident, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said in a Facebook post that the clashes are “definitely not” the result of a roadside accident. He added that Thailand will continue military operations until it no longer perceives threats to its territory or its people.
“I want to make it clear. Our actions this morning already spoke,” he said.
9:27 a.m: Spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, Maly Socheata, said during a press briefing that fighting along the Cambodia–Thailand border was ongoing as of 8:00 a.m. on December 13.
She reported that at 2:30 a.m., the Thai Navy opened fire from a naval vessel, launching 20 artillery shells into Koh Kong province. By 8:00 a.m., however, the situation in Koh Kong had fallen silent.
Further incidents were reported across several locations:
8:00 a.m.: Thai forces again opened fire on Prey Chan village.
1:34 a.m.: Thai forces opened fire on Chouk Chey village.
1:45 a.m.: Thai forces opened fire on Prey Chan village.
2:56 a.m.: Thai forces fired two artillery shells into Thmar Da.
5:45 a.m.: Thai forces used artillery and cluster munitions near the Preah Vihear temple area.
5:50 a.m.: Thai forces fired on and damaged a hotel building in Thmar Da.
5:55 a.m.: A second strike hit the same hotel building in Thmar Da.
5:56 a.m.: Thai forces deployed F-16 fighter jets, dropping seven bombs on Thmar Da.
6:02 a.m.: Bombing damaged the Victory Bridge.
6:06 a.m.: A second strike hit the Victory Bridge.
6:12 a.m.: Thai forces bombed the Old Victory Bridge.
6:35 a.m.: Thai forces opened fire again on Chouk Chey village.
7:06 a.m.: Thai forces opened fire on Prey Chan and Chouk Chey villages.
The Thai army continued firing into Cambodian territory early Saturday, expanding to Koh Yor in Koh Kong province and forcing residents to flee to Koh Kong city around 2:30 a.m., according to the Ministry of National Defense and Koh Kong governor. The escalation came just hours after the U.S. President Donald Trump said he had secured agreement from both sides to return to a ceasefire.
Videos circulating on social media show dozens of Koh Kong residents evacuating in the early morning as shots were heard nearby. The ministry confirmed that around 3:00 a.m. on December 13, Thai forces deployed two F-16 fighter jets and dropped seven bombs on multiple targets in Thma Da, including hotel buildings and the Victory Bridge. The bombings by the military aircrafts had not stopped at presstime.
The renewed strikes occurred roughly two hours after Trump announced he had spoken to Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, claiming both sides agreed to “cease all shooting this evening” and return to the “original Peace Accord,” which he said was facilitated with Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
“Both countries are ready for peace and continued trade with the United States of America,” he said. “It is my honor to work with Anutin and Hun in resolving what could have evolved into a major War between two otherwise wonderful and prosperous Countries!”
Hun Manet later posted on Facebook thanking Trump and Anwar for their effort and reaffirmed Cambodia’s commitment to resolve disputes peacefully under the Kuala Lumpur Joint Declaration. He proposed that U.S. and Malaysian agencies use satellite imagery from the day of the first clashes and the following 24 hours to determine which side opened fire first, saying Cambodia is ready to cooperate fully.
“This may be the easiest and most transparent way to verify the incident. Cambodia is ready to cooperate in any way that is needed,” he said.
Meanwhile, Thailand told Trump that Cambodia is responsible for the escalation, insisting its own actions were self-defense. The Thai government said Trump acknowledged their position and opened direct communication channels with U.S. counterparts.
Bangkok maintained that any ceasefire must begin with Cambodia withdrawing forces and removing landmines allegedly laid along the border.
The renewed clashes between Cambodia and Thailand entered their seventh day, leaving at least 11 civilians dead, 59 injured, and 98,598 families—around 331,158 people—displaced as of December 12.
