The Thailand-Cambodia border dispute

[Harald]

There is an article in BKk post titled “ Clear and present danger “ with the map attached. Do not forget missiles trajectories have nothing to do with meandering roads.

[Jun]

I agree with Dodger on this.

Also, quoting sources is essential for any claims that literally push the boundaries.

Here's a map off the front page of the Bangkok Post, today. Seems clear enough to me. Eastern Chonburi province is within range, but Pattaya is not.

[Gaybutton]

Eastern Chonburi province is within range, but Pattaya is not.

Correct. Pattaya is perfectly safe. If it weren't for the news media, in Pattaya you wouldn't even know anything is going on.

[Dodger]

There is an article in BKk post titled “ Clear and present danger “ with the map attached.

Thanks for posting the article and trajectory map.

I can see where it could get misleading considering the missile trajectory does contact a portion of Chonburi Province but Pattaya is well outside the grid.

I imagine if the Cambodians started launching missiles that far past the border region all hell would break loose and this border skirmish would turn into a full-fledged war. I seriously doubt that would ever happen. That would be a disaster for Cambodia.

[Jun]

I posted the map, in order to correct previous misinformation on a very serious matter.

[Dodger]

I posted the map, in order to correct previous misinformation on a very serious matter.

Sorry, I should have thanked Harold for referencing the article and you for posting the map.

A picture is worth a thousand words.

[Gaybutton]

Tenth Thai soldier killed as clashes intensify

Military says Sa Kaeo coming under especially heavy attack from Cambodia

December 12, 2025

Another Thai soldier has been confirmed killed in combat at Hill 677 in Ubon Ratchathani, raising the military death toll to 10 amid escalating clashes with Cambodian forces.

The Internal Security Operations Command announced the loss on Friday via its official Facebook page, expressing sorrow on behalf of the Thai people.

Sgt Phatchara Yaemtang‑on served with the 2nd Special Operations Battalion of the 1st Special Forces Regiment, known as the “Pa Wai Rangers”, based in Lop Buri.

Deployed with Second Army combat units, he was serving as a field radio operator when an explosive device struck him directly, killing him instantly on the contested hill in Nam Yuen district.

Rear Adm Surasant Kongsiri, the Ministry of Defence spokesman, said Cambodian forces continued heavy attacks along the border, particularly in Sa Kaeo province.

He said the strategic measures launched by Thai forces on Thursday night remained under way. On Friday morning, the Royal Thai Navy destroyed a Cambodian command centre directing incursions, and operations were continuing.

Col Ritcha Suksuwannont, deputy spokesman for the Royal Thai Army, said Thai forces had secured full control of Ban Nong Ya Kaeo in Khok Sung district, Sa Kaeo.

At Ban Khlong Phaeng in Ta Phraya district, where images showed Thai soldiers singing the national anthem before coming under fire, Cambodian troops launched BM‑21 rocket attacks that left Thai soldiers injured.

After an assessment, the area was deemed untenable, prompting a repositioning of Thai troops.

Cambodian forces then removed the Thai flag.

Col Ritcha said Thai forces are actively working to regain control of the area.

The army said on Friday that it estimated 165 Cambodian soldiers have been killed since the latest hostilities began. The figure cannot be confirmed because Phnom Penh has not yet released any military casualty information.

https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/ge ... -intensify

[Gaybutton]

Trump says Thailand, Cambodia have agreed to stop border clashes

December 12, 2025

US President Donald Trump said Friday that Thailand and Cambodia had agreed to halt fighting along their disputed border, which has killed at least 20 people this week.

The latest fighting between the Southeast Asian neighbours, which stems from a long-running dispute over the colonial-era demarcation of their 800-kilometre (500-mile) frontier, has also displaced around half a million on both sides.

Each side had blamed the other for reigniting the conflict.

"I had a very good conversation this morning with the Prime Minister of Thailand, Anutin Charnvirakul, and the Prime Minister of Cambodia, Hun Manet, concerning the very unfortunate reawakening of their long-running War," Trump said on his Truth Social platform.

"They have agreed to CEASE all shooting effective this evening, and go back to the original Peace Accord made with me, and them, with the help of the Great Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim," he said, referring to a deal made in July.

"Both Countries are ready for PEACE and continued Trade with the United States of America," Trump noted, thanking Anwar for his assistance.

Earlier, Anutin had said, after his call with Trump: "It needs to be announced to the world that Cambodia is going to comply with the ceasefire."

"The one who violated the agreement needs to fix (the situation) -- not the one that got violated," Anutin said, adding that the call with Trump "went well".

- 'Talk among themselves' -

The United States, China and Malaysia, as chair of the regional bloc Asean, brokered a ceasefire in July after an initial five-day spate of violence.

In October, Trump backed a follow-on joint declaration between Thailand and Cambodia, touting new trade deals after they agreed to prolong their truce.

But Thailand suspended the agreement the following month after Thai soldiers were wounded by landmines at the border.

In the northeastern province of Buriram, Thai evacuee Jirasan Kongchan said peace should come through direct bilateral talks, not foreign mediation.

"I want Thailand and Cambodia to talk among themselves first, clearly and decisively," said the 50-year-old farmer.

"If Cambodia breaks the peace (agreement) again, Asean countries should step in, maybe impose some kind of sanctions."

Cambodian evacuee Choeun Samnang, 54, said he was "very happy" to hear Trump had called the Thai prime minister asking for the countries to abide by the joint declaration.

"I don't want to see countries at war. I want both Cambodia and Thailand to have peace," he told AFP at a shelter in Banteay Meanchey province.

At the White House on Thursday, Trump again boasted about having resolved multiple conflicts, but said that with "Thailand and Cambodia, I think I'm going to have to make a couple of phone calls...but we'll get that one back on track".

Anutin said there were "no signs" Trump would connect further trade talks with the border conflict, but that he had guaranteed Thailand would get "better benefits than other countries".

https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/31558 ... er-clashes

[Dodger]

I hope it works.

Both sides lose in a conflict like this, and both sides start to win when it's over.

[Jun]

So Thailand has dissolved parliament. Presumably that means there will be no effective government to rein in the army until at least February?