Cambodia Urges Thailand to Immediately Halt Military Operations

By Xinhua

Published: December 13, 2025

Cambodia has formally called on Thailand to immediately cease military operations affecting its territory and civilian infrastructure after recent border clashes intensified along the Cambodia-Thailand frontier.

According to Cambodian Minister of Information Neth Pheaktra, Thai forces launched attacks using F-16 fighter jets that struck a local hotel and two bridges near the Thmor Da checkpoint in Pursat province. The strikes reportedly targeted both civilian structures and essential transport links, prompting strong condemnation from Phnom Penh. China Daily Asia

Significant Human Impact

Cambodian officials say the clashes have caused multiple civilian casualties and widespread disruption. As of the latest reports, 11 civilians have been killed and 59 wounded due to the intensified military actions, with thousands of families displaced from homes across several provinces. China Daily Asia

The conflict has forced hundreds of thousands of residents to seek safety, adding pressure on local authorities to scale up humanitarian support and shelter operations. China Daily Asia

Diplomatic Exchanges and Ceasefire Claims

Both Cambodian and Thai governments have engaged in diplomatic communication amid the crisis. Cambodian authorities assert that Thailand repeatedly violated Cambodian sovereignty and broke an existing ceasefire through sustained offensive operations. China Daily Asia

Thai officials, including Care-taker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, have countered these claims, maintaining that military actions would continue until perceived threats to Thai territory were neutralized. China Daily Asia

Amid these tensions, a reported ceasefire — allegedly agreed upon during a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump — was denied by Thai authorities, highlighting unreliable progress toward de-escalation. China Daily Asia

Regional Implications and ASEAN Response

With the situation affecting border stability, Malaysia — acting as ASEAN Chair — has proposed convening a special ASEAN foreign ministers’ meeting to evaluate the crisis and support diplomatic efforts for a peaceful resolution. China Daily Asia

As the conflict unfolds, regional observers stress the importance of ASEAN’s role in promoting dialogue, protecting civilian populations, and preventing further military escalation between neighboring states.