News|Border DisputesThailand says attacks on Cambodia to continue despite Trump ceasefire claimCambodia’s Defence Ministry said Thai F-16 fighter jets continue to bomb targets inside country after US President Trump announced truce.
On December 13, 2025, the Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed that military operations against Cambodia would persist. This announcement contradicts an earlier statement by United States President Donald Trump, who claimed to have mediated…
On December 13, 2025, the Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed that military operations against Cambodia would persist. This announcement contradicts an earlier statement by United States President Donald Trump, who claimed to have mediated a ceasefire between the two countries.
The Thai military, on December 13, 2025, executed airstrikes using two F-16 fighter jets, deploying seven bombs on various targets as per the Cambodian Ministry of Defence. The Ministry reports ongoing aerial and ground assaults on Cambodian villages and settlements, lasting until 8:00 AM local time (01:00 GMT).
Cambodian authorities, citing local sources, reported damage in the Thmor Da area of Pursat province, including hotel infrastructure, due to these attacks. Additionally, the Thai navy reportedly launched 20 artillery shells into Cambodia’s Koh Kong province, affecting hotels and beaches.
No casualties have been reported by Cambodian authorities concerning the recent military actions.
On December 13, 2025, the Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed that military operations against Cambodia would persist.
The hostilities mark the sixth consecutive day of conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, following a lapse in a peace accord that was facilitated by President Trump in October. The ongoing dispute focuses on the ownership of ancient temples along the 800-kilometer (500-mile) Thailand-Cambodia border. Thus far, the conflict has resulted in at least 20 fatalities and nearly 200 injuries, displacing approximately 600,000 individuals from both nations.
Despite President Trump's social media announcements indicating a ceasefire agreement, Thai Prime Minister Anutin has publicly refuted the notion that recent military incidents were accidental. The ongoing conflict has reportedly enhanced Anutin’s political standing domestically as he navigates legislative challenges and contemplates dissolving parliament for a potential snap election.
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Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.