LIVE: Thailand, Cambodia resume border clashes before talks

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by Maziar Motamedi,Adam HancockDecember 22, 2025 at 06:42 AM

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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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Key Player Opposition Context

Agence Kampuchea Press 40% F-16 40% ASEAN 50% Thailand Foreign Minister 60% Malaysia ×260% Cambodia Defence Ministry 70% Sihasak Phuangketkeow 70% Thailand ×490% Cambodia ×390%

Keywords

border clashes 100% cambodia 90% thailand 90% talks 80% de-escalate hostilities 70% diplomatic efforts 70% foreign ministers 70% f-16 jets 60% toxic gas 50% asean 40%

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85%

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Thailand

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