Live updates, Fighting has resumed hours before the countries’ foreign ministers meet in Malaysia to discuss steps to de-escalate hostilities.Video Duration 02 minutes 20 seconds 02:20Thailand-Cambodia border conflict: Fighting continues despite diplomatic effortsPublished On 22 Dec 2025 At Asean meeting in Malaysia, Thailand’s Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow says the two sides will hold talks on Wednesday. Cambodia’s Defence Ministry has accused Thailand of deploying F-16 jets to drop bombs and use “toxic gas”, according to the Agence Kampuchea Press state news agency.
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LIVE: Thailand, Cambodia resume border clashes before talks
On December 22, 2025, renewed fighting erupted between Thailand and Cambodia along their shared border. The clashes occurred hours before scheduled talks between the countries' foreign ministers in Malaysia, where they were to discuss de-escalation measures at an ASEAN meeting.
Maziar Motamedi,Adam HancockAl JazeeraFiled 2025-12-22 · 05:42 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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On December 22, 2025, renewed fighting erupted between Thailand and Cambodia along their shared border. The clashes occurred hours before scheduled talks between the countries' foreign ministers in Malaysia, where they were to discuss de-escalation measures at an ASEAN meeting. Thailand's Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow confirmed the planned talks would proceed on Wednesday. Cambodia's Defence Ministry, via the Agence Kampuchea Press, accused Thailand of deploying F-16 jets, dropping bombs, and using "toxic gas" during the conflict. The ongoing conflict continues despite diplomatic efforts.
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Thailand's Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow says talks will be held on Wednesday.
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Foreign ministers of Thailand and Cambodia will meet in Malaysia to discuss de-escalation.
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Thailand and Cambodia resume border clashes.
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Cambodia's Defence Ministry accuses Thailand of deploying F-16 jets and using toxic gas.
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