Artillery Attacks on Thmar Da Commune (9 December 2025)
On 9 December 2025, Thai military forces initiated attacks against Cambodia’s sovereignty in the 5th Military Region, targeting Thmar Da Commune, Veal Veng District, Pursat Province.
At approximately 12:33 PM, Thai forces launched an attack using 105mm and 155mm artillery shells, indiscriminately targeting civilian residential areas within Thmar Da Commune.
These actions:
- Endangered civilian lives and property
- Constituted a grave violation of international norms protecting civilians
- Demonstrated a continued pattern of escalation
Heavy Gunfire Near Chak Puok Primary School (2:40 PM)
Later the same day, at approximately 2:40 PM, Thai military forces fired a heavy gun near Chak Puok Primary School, located in Slor Kram Commune, Svay Chek District, Banteay Meanchey Province.
According to reports:
- One round landed near the school
- Another round struck near a cornfield at the foot of a mountain
This incident posed a direct threat to:
- Students and school staff
- Nearby civilians and agricultural land
Cambodia’s Official Position
The Royal Government of Cambodia:
- Strongly condemns the use of heavy artillery and gunfire against civilian areas
- Reaffirms that all affected locations lie within Cambodian sovereign territory
- Emphasizes the protection of civilians, schools, and residential areas
- Calls for an immediate cessation of all hostile actions and full accountability
Conclusion
The events of 9 December 2025 highlight a serious escalation in Thai military actions against Cambodia, marked by the use of heavy artillery against civilian residential areas and gunfire near an educational institution. These attacks violated Cambodia’s sovereignty and endangered civilian lives, further undermining regional stability while Cambodia continued to uphold restraint and international legal principles.