Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Cambodia-Thailand border conflict escalates with civilian deaths
There's a fight happening between Cambodia and Thailand at their border.
It started on December 7, and now 18 Cambodian civilians have died, and 78 more are hurt.
Many people have had to leave their homes, with over 144,000 families, including lots of women and children, being displaced.
The Cambodian government says that the Thai military attacked their positions overnight.
Both countries blame each other for starting the conflict.
It's a serious situation with many people affected.
Cambodia reports 18 civilian deaths and 78 injuries in border conflict with Thailand.
Over 144,000 families (476,179 individuals) displaced, including 240,000+ women and 130,000 children.
Thai military attacked Cambodian positions overnight, according to Cambodian officials.
Conflict reignited on December 7, with both sides accusing the other of initiating attacks.
Cambodian Interior Ministry provides updates on civilian casualties and displacement.
- Who
- Cambodian civilians and military, Thai military
- What
- Border conflict with civilian casualties and displacement
- When
- Since December 7, with recent updates on Thursday
- Where
- Cambodia-Thailand border, primarily in Banteay Meanchey province, Cambodia
- Why
- Both sides accuse the other of initiating attacks
- Conflict Duration
- Since December 7
- Civilian Deaths
- 18
- Injured Civilians
- 78
- Displaced Families
- 144,066
- Displaced Individuals
- 476,179
- Displaced Women
- 240,000+
- Displaced Children
- 130,000
- Recent Attacks
- Thai military attacked Cambodian positions overnight
Sources
From hospital beds, Cambodian soldiers describe ‘toxic gas’
US issues security alert for tourists, says avoid all travel within 50 km of Thailand-Cambodia border — full text here
Cambodia’s civilian death toll rises to 18 in border clashes with Thailand: Ministry
Watch: Thailand bombs Cambodia city Poipet, a casino hub, as military fighting continues
China says arms trade with Cambodia, Thailand unrelated to border conflict
