Morning Attacks and Escalation in An Ses Area (8 December 2025)

On 8 December 2025, Thai attacks continued into the early morning hours, beginning with force movements and heavy fire directed at Cambodian positions.

At 4:00 AM, two heavy Thai military vehicles transported forces from Phnom Roeng into the An Ses area.

At approximately 5:04 AM, Thai forces attacked Cambodian troops in An Ses, firing multiple tank rounds at:

  • Tamone Thom Temple
  • 5 Makara
  • Chomka Chek

From 5:04 AM to 5:25 AM, Thai soldiers fired dozens of small arms and machine gun rounds at Cambodian positions.

At 5:40 AM, firing temporarily stopped.

Renewed Heavy Fire and Temple Attacks (6:13 AM – 7:40 AM)

At 6:13 AM, Thai forces fired MT-60 guns, followed by four mortar rounds at 6:22 AM.

At 6:51 AM, Thai tanks attacked Tamone Temple.

By 7:40 AM, Thai forces shelled multiple locations using 155mm heavy artillery, tanks, and mortars, targeting:

  • Mom Bei
  • An Ses
  • Phnom Khmoch
  • Koul 8
  • Preah Vihear Temple
  • Tamone Temple
  • Ta Krabey Temple
  • Khna Temple

Use of Toxic Gas and Continued Shelling (8:10 AM – 8:41 AM)

At 8:10 AM, Thai forces deployed toxic gas in Phnom Khmoch.

By 8:14 AM, additional toxic gas was sprayed near Preah Vihear Temple.

At 8:41 AM, shelling continued at Domnak Sdech, between Thmar Don and Tamone Temple.

Air and Ground Assaults Using F-16 Jets (9:05 AM – 10:00 AM)

From 9:05 AM to 10:00 AM, Thai forces launched combined attacks using:

  • F-16 fighter jets
  • Tanks
  • Mortars
  • Heavy artillery

Targets included:

  • Sra Em Commune
  • Khna Temple
  • Ou Smach
  • An Ses
  • Preah Vihear Temple

Expanded Attacks in Military Region 4 (11:50 AM – 5:05 PM)

In Military Region 4, Thai attacks intensified:

  • 11:50 AM: Drone attacks began
  • 12:20 PM: Drones bombed seven locations:
    • Preah Vihear Temple
    • 5 Makara
    • Ta Thav
    • Phnom Khmoch
    • An Ses
    • Mom Bei
    • Koul 8
  • 1:02 PM – 1:05 PM: F-16 jets dropped nine bombs on Mom Bei and Ta Krabey Temple
  • 1:30 PM: Artillery, tanks, and mortars struck Ta Krabey and Khna Temples
  • 2:24 PM: Explosions occurred in An Ses, Damnak Chongdai, and Ang Tek
  • 3:30 PM: Thai forces attempted to capture High Point 677 in An Ses using infantry, tanks, and drones; Cambodian forces successfully defended the position

Evening Bombardment and Continued Shelling (5:05 PM – 8:40 PM)

From 5:05 PM to 8:40 PM, Thai forces shelled a wide range of locations using artillery, mortars, tanks, drones, and F-16 jets, including:

  • An Ses
  • Phnom Khmoch
  • Preah Vihear
  • Koul 8
  • Mom Bei
  • O’ Smach
  • Khna Temple
  • Ta Krabey Temple
  • Thmor Don
  • Chob Angkunh
  • Tamone Temple

Attacks in Military Region 5 – Civilian Areas (1:36 PM – 7:05 PM)

In Military Region 5, Thai forces targeted Prey Chan Village, O’ Bei Chorn Commune, O’ Chrov District, Banteay Meanchey Province:

  • 1:36 PM – 4:27 PM: Thai forces fired artillery, mortars, machine guns, and handguns, moved armored vehicles, laid barbed wire, and destroyed Cambodian observation cameras
  • By 7:05 PM, the situation in Chok Chey and Prey Chan villages had temporarily stabilized

Cambodia’s Official Position

The Royal Government of Cambodia:

  • Strongly condemns the widespread and coordinated Thai attacks
  • Notes the use of heavy weapons, air power, drones, and toxic gas
  • Reaffirms that all targeted locations lie within Cambodian sovereign territory
  • Commends Cambodian forces for disciplined defense and protection of key positions
  • Calls for accountability and adherence to international law

Conclusion

The events of 8 December 2025 represent one of the most extensive and intense Thai military offensives against Cambodian territory, involving simultaneous ground, air, and drone operations across multiple regions. The targeting of temples, strategic positions, and civilian-adjacent areas constituted a grave escalation and a serious breach of international norms, while Cambodian forces maintained defensive posture and successfully prevented territorial seizure.