Thailand says 9 soldiers killed in Thailand-Cambodia border clashes

This screen image shows Thai Defense Ministry spokesperson Surasant Kongsiri speaking at a press briefing on Dec. 11, 2025. Surasant said on Thursday that the ongoing border clashes with Cambodia have left nine Thai soldiers dead and more than 120 people injured. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)

BANGKOK, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) — Thai Defense Ministry spokesperson Surasant Kongsiri said on Thursday that the ongoing border clashes with Cambodia have left nine Thai soldiers dead and more than 120 people injured.

The clashes have displaced nearly 200,000 Thai civilians, who have taken shelter in refugee camps. Three refugees have been reported dead, and a total of 849 refugee camps have been set up so far, said Surasant at a press briefing.

Meanwhile, nearly 200 hospitals and clinics have been affected to varying degrees.

Thailand’s 2nd Army Area Command said in a social media post on Thursday that the clashes are still ongoing, with Cambodian forces firing on multiple locations in Thailand’s Ubon Ratchathani and Sisaket provinces. ■

A Thai police officer splashes water to control fire at a house damaged by artillery in Surin province, Thailand, Dec. 11, 2025. Thai Defense Ministry spokesperson Surasant Kongsiri said on Thursday that the ongoing border clashes with Cambodia have left nine Thai soldiers dead and more than 120 people injured. (Xinhua)

A Thai police officer splashes water to control fire at a house damaged by artillery in Surin province, Thailand, Dec. 11, 2025. Thai Defense Ministry spokesperson Surasant Kongsiri said on Thursday that the ongoing border clashes with Cambodia have left nine Thai soldiers dead and more than 120 people injured. (Xinhua)

A house damaged by artillery is seen in Surin province, Thailand, Dec. 11, 2025. Thai Defense Ministry spokesperson Surasant Kongsiri said on Thursday that the ongoing border clashes with Cambodia have left nine Thai soldiers dead and more than 120 people injured. (Xinhua)