Cambodia Accuses Thailand Of Triggering New Tensions At The Border

DOCUMENTATION/A number of child refugees play in the Wat Por 5,000 refugee shelter, Preah Vihear Province, Cambodia, Thursday (28/8/2025) BETWEEN PHOTOS/ADITYA PRADANA PUTRA

JAKARTA - Cambodia's Ministry of Defense accused Thailand of re-triggering tensions on the border, and rejecting Bangkok Phnom Penh's claim to launch rocket and tank attacks along the boundary lines.

In his statement, the ministry accused Thai troops of attacking Cambodia's position at around 05.00 local time.

The attack comes after a series of provocations in recent days to re-enhancing military tensions.

Cambodia insists it has shown maximum self-control and has not carried out retaliatory attacks, and remains committed to a peaceful settlement mechanism in accordance with international law.

As reported by ANTARA from Sputnik, Monday, December 8, the Cambodian Ministry of Defense also stated that it had notified the ASEAN Observer Team regarding the latest escalation and plans to open a thorough investigation.

According to Cambodia, the Thai military continues to target civilian settlements in the Provinces of Oddar Meanchey and Preah Vihear, injuring residents and destroying many houses.

Children, the elderly, women, and men were forced to flee to seek temporary shelter.

The Cambodian government previously reported three civilians injured in the fighting.

The Ministry of Defense demands that Thailand take full responsibility for its aggression and immediately stop all attacks.

The Khmer Times daily reports that as of Monday morning, 1,157 families had been evacuated from the border area, while further evacuations were still ongoing.

The report said Thai troops had been using heavy weapons since morning, with attacks reaching villages 45 km from the border.

Tensions on the Thai border Cambodia escalated over the weekend and continued until Monday, with the two countries accusing each other of violating the ceasefire.