Expansion of Attacks to the 3rd Military Region – Koh Kong Province (2:00 AM)

Between 2:00 AM and 8:00 AM on 13 December 2025, Thai military forces expanded their attacks into Cambodia’s 3rd Military Region.

At 2:00 AM, the Thai Navy launched shelling from a naval vessel, firing 20 artillery shells into Koh Kong Province:

  • Two shells struck the intersection at the entrance to Koh Yor Beach
  • One shell hit the southern beach near Bak Klong Pagoda
  • Two shells struck hotel buildings
  • The remaining shells fell into the sea

These actions marked a dangerous escalation involving naval forces and direct threats to coastal civilian infrastructure.

F-16 Airstrikes and Destruction of Civilian Infrastructure – Thmar Da (5:50 AM – 6:12 AM)

Thai forces deployed two F-16 fighter jets to conduct repeated airstrikes in Thmar Da Commune, Veal Veng District, Pursat Province:

  • 5:50 AM: One bomb dropped, destroying a hotel building
  • 5:55 AM: A second bomb dropped, further destroying the hotel
  • 6:02 AM: One bomb destroyed Chey Chomneas Bridge
  • 6:07 AM: Another bomb destroyed the bridge
  • 6:12 AM: One more bomb destroyed the old Chey Chomneas Bridge

Continued Attacks in the 5th Military Region (12 December, 7:00 PM – 13 December, Morning)

Thai military attacks in the 5th Military Region continued overnight:

  • 5:14 PM: Reconnaissance drones monitored Prey Chan Village
  • 5:54 PM: Drone bombing of Prey Chan Village and reconnaissance behind Chok Chey Village
  • 7:21 PM: Drones violated Cambodian airspace over Sompov Loun
  • 7:50 PM: Drones flew over Toul Kpous Village, Phnom Prek District
  • 8:55 PM: Reconnaissance drones monitored Chok Chey and Prey Chan
  • 10:20 PM: Heavy shelling of Prey Chan Village
  • 10:21 PM: Thai infantry infiltrated Prey Chan Village
  • 10:50 PM – 10:55 PM: Drone bombing and heavy artillery strikes in Thmar Da Commune
  • 11:41 PM: Heavy artillery shelled O’ Phlok Damrey

Morning Attacks on 13 December 2025

  • 1:34 AM: Shelling of Chok Chey Village
  • 1:45 AM: Shelling of Prey Chan Village
  • 2:56 AM: Two heavy artillery rounds fired in Thmar Da Commune
  • 5:50 AM – 6:12 AM: Further shelling and airstrikes destroyed hotel buildings and Chey Chomneas Bridge
  • 6:35 AM – 8:00 AM: Continued shelling of Chok Chey and Prey Chan Villages

Intensified Ground and Air Attacks (8:00 AM – 1:00 PM)

  • 8:05 AM: Thai infantry supported by tanks infiltrated Prey Chan Village
  • 8:47 AM – 11:53 AM: Continuous shelling of Prey Chan Village

Continued Aggression in the 4th Military Region (6:50 AM – 1:00 PM)

Thai forces escalated attacks in Military Region 4:

  • 6:50 AM: Heavy artillery shelling in O’ Smach
  • 7:40 AM: Heavy shelling at Ta Krabei Temple
  • 8:31 AM: Tanks rammed positions and intense fire struck Phnom Khmoch, Bos Sbov, Choam Te, and Ta Mouk House
  • 9:05 AM: Drone bombing of Choub Korki

Afternoon Airstrikes and Civilian Targeting (3:30 PM – 5:46 PM)

  • 3:30 PM – 3:44 PM: F-16 fighter jets dropped multiple bombs, further destroying Chey Chomneas Bridge
  • 4:00 PM & 4:10 PM: F-16 jets dropped bombs on Prey Chan Village
  • 4:10 PM: Two bombs dropped on Phnom Knaeng Por, Chok Pouk Village, Svay Chek District
  • 5:46 PM: Thai forces sprayed toxic gas into Prey Chan Village

Cambodia’s Official Position

The Royal Government of Cambodia:

  • Strongly condemns the expansion of Thai aggression to coastal, inland, and civilian areas
  • Denounces the use of naval shelling, airstrikes, heavy artillery, drones, and toxic gas
  • Reaffirms that all affected areas lie within Cambodian sovereign territory
  • Calls for immediate cessation of hostilities and accountability under international law

Conclusion

The events of 13 December 2025 marked a major escalation in Thailand’s armed aggression against Cambodia, with attacks spanning three military regions, including naval bombardment, repeated F-16 airstrikes, destruction of civilian infrastructure, and chemical deployment. These actions constituted grave violations of Cambodia’s sovereignty and international humanitarian norms, while Cambodia continued to defend its territory and civilian population.