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UPDATES:
7:02 p.m: The National Defense Ministry said Thai military attacked RCAF’s Region 4 covering Tamoan Thom Temple area in Preah Vihear province:
- 4:04 p.m: Cluster bombs were dropped in the area surrounding Tamoan Thom Temple.
5:38 p.m: According to Thai media Khaosod, the Thai military has issued an order to block the Gulf of Thailand to intercept oil and military supplies being transported into Cambodia. Territorial waters around Cambodian ports have been declared high-risk danger zones.
5:36 p.m : Maly Socheata, spokesperson of the National Defense Ministry, said attacks by the Thai military continue on Cambodian territory. She urged Thailand to respect the ceasefire and stop harming civilians and destroying infrastructure. She said Cambodia is only responding to military troops and not targeting civilians, and is acting in accordance with international law to defend its territory.
Royal Cambodian Armed Forces’ (RCAF) Regional 4 and 5 zones were struck by the Thai military from 8 a.m to 4 p.m on December 14, 2025.
- From early Sunday morning to 9 a.m, the Thai military launched heavy artillery and smoke bombs in the areas of Phnom Khmoch, An Ses, Khnar temple, Preah Vihear and Choam Te.
- From 3 p.m, Thai soldiers launched heavy artillery at the Phnom Kmouch area, Boh Sbov, Choam Te, Khna Temple by using long-range artillery, tanks and drones.
- In the afternoon, the Thai military launched long-range artillery at the areas of Ta Sim, Koul 8, Chup Angkunh, Tamok House, Ta Thao, and continued to attack with artillery and smoke bombs at Ta Krabei temple and Thmar Daun.
- At 1:10 p.m, the Thai military continued to shell the village of Chouk Chey and used drones to drop bombs on the Prey Chan area.
Cambodia is urging Thailand to stop striking and killing civilian people, and using fighter jets to hit Cambodian territory, which is a violation of Cambodian and international law.
“The action constitutes a violation of Cambodia territory and violates international law by using the cluster bomb that has cost civilian lives, loss of temples, pagodas, schools and countless infrastructure. Thailand must be held accountable for this flagrant abuse,” said Socheata.
5:35 p.m: According to the Interior Ministry, there were no reports of death or injuries from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on December 14, 2025.
The total number of displaced families has risen to 117,120, equivalent to 394,706 people, including 204,889 women and 95,949 children.
2:21 p.m : The Ministry of National Defense demanded Thailand’s 2nd Army Area to stop spreading false and misleading information about Cambodia on its official page. The Thai side should cease the dissemination of distorted information and misleading its people and the international community, the ministry said.
2:13 p.m: The National Defense Ministry said that Thai military continued to strike Cambodian territory in the 5th Military Region: from 8 am to 1 pm on December 14, 2025:
- 09:52 a.m.: The Thai forces shelled the area of Prey Chan village.
- 10:36 a.m.: Thai F-16 fighter jets dropped two bombs in the area of Thmar Sen village, Nimitt commune, O’ Chrov district.
- 10:38 a.m.: F-16 jets flew over the area of O’ Bei Choan commune.
- 10:58 a.m.: The Thai military used reconnaissance drones to monitor the situation in the area of O’ Bei Choan commune.
- 11:20 a.m.: The Thai infantry forces attempted to infiltrate the area in front of Boeung Trokoun.
- 11:55 a.m.: The Thai military shelled the area of Prey Chan village.
- 12:25 p.m.: The military shelled the area of Boeng Trakoun.
12:12 p.m: Prime Minister Hun Manet posted on his Facebook: “I am proud to see the strength of the Khmer nation in a situation where our country is facing difficulties due to aggression from neighboring countries.”
He said the King, leaders, civil servants, Cambodian citizens of all faiths and religions, both at home and abroad, have shown strong solidarity to the heroes—army and national police—who are carrying out their mission bravely to protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Cambodia. “May the strength of the Khmer nation continue to support and give strength to the soldiers and armed forces,” he remarked, adding that the government was standing with the nation.
12:05 p.m: Maly Socheata, spokesperson for the National Defense Ministry, said as of December 14, 2025, it has been eight days since the Thai military invaded Cambodian territory.
Although the frontline situation in Royal Cambodian Armed Forces’ (RCAF) Regional Three zone remains calm, they continue to monitor the situation closely.
Thai military forces fired at RCAF’s Regional 4 zone throughout the night from the day before until 8:00 a.m. on December 14, 2025. At 2:00 a.m., attacks were made at Preah Vihear Temple.
– 3:10 a.m.: Thai military deployed tanks and infantry at the Preah Vihear Temple area, and fired artillery, smoke and cluster bombs.
– 5:00 a.m.: Shelling continued in the Khna Temple area.
There was non-stop firing at RCAF’s Regional 5 zone from 12:00 a.m. till 8:00 a.m. Around 5:00 a.m., F-16 fighter jets dropped four bombs on the Thma Da area in Veal Veng district, near the O’Phlouk Damrey area.
6:00 a.m.: Thai forces began attacking the C1 area.
6:30 a.m.: Shells were fired into the Boeung Trakuan area, followed by attacks on Chouk Chey village at 7:30 a.m.
“Cambodia calls on the international community to strongly condemn the repeated violations of the Joint Statement on the Peace Agreement between Cambodia and Thailand, as well as the illegal war crimes committed by the Thai side. We demand that Thailand take full responsibility for these brutal violations,” Socheata said.
Hundreds of Cambodians living in Australia demonstrated in Melbourne on Sunday, calling for peace and an end to the ongoing border conflict with Thailand.
According to a video posted on social media, Cambodian-Australians were seen carrying Cambodian flags and banners urging the Thai military to stop the war and “stop lying”.
“Justice for Cambodia, Cambodia needs peace. Please stop the war and respect the peace agreement by following the ceasefire,” the rally participants were heard saying.
In Bangkok, about six people held placards in front of the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre on December 13 to rally against the border clashes, while an activist, Chamnan Chanruang, led a small group of demonstrators in Chiang Mai’s Tha Pae Gate.
According to Cambodia’s Ministry of Interior, 11 civilians have been killed and 59 injured as of 6 p.m. on December 13 since renewed fighting erupted on December 7.
Across seven provinces, 112,648 families (379,047 people) have been displaced, including 197,127 women and 94,348 children. Civilian homes, schools, pagodas, temples, roads, and public facilities have been damaged, while administrative, health and education services are nearly fully suspended.
Ceasefire in Doubt as F-16 Strikes Continue
A Thai F-16 fighter jet bombed several areas in Pursat province on December 14 despite international calls for a ceasefire, raising serious doubts over Thailand’s commitment to de-escalation.
The National Defense Ministry said Thai F-16 fighter jets dropped a bomb at 8:15 a.m. in the C1 area in the 5th Military Region in Ek Pheap Village, Thmor Da commune, Veal Veng district in Pursat.
ASEAN Chair Anwar Ibrahim urged Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to implement a ceasefire at 10:00 p.m. on December 13, 2025.
The ASEAN Observer Team (AOT), led by the Malaysian Chief of Defence Forces, will monitor developments on the ground, he said, adding that findings from satellite monitoring and field observations by the AOT and the U.S would be presented at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on December 16.
Despite calls for a ceasefire, Anutin declared late Saturday afternoon that Thailand “does not listen to anyone anymore”, adding that there would be no ceasefire negotiations.
“It is likely a misunderstanding. Currently, there is a lot of communication going on. It would be best to listen to the statement from the military. At this time, there are no ceasefire negotiations, and it is not yet the time for that,” he was quoted as saying.
