The Thai military has used heavy weapons, including fighter jets and cluster munitions, to attack Cambodian territory and deliberately targeted civilians over the past eight days, according to Minister of Information Neth Pheaktra.
“Over the past eight days of armed aggression, the Thai military has deliberately targeted civilians, including civilian homes, villages, roads and bridges, schools, hospitals and Buddhist temples,” Pheaktra said, in a December 14 social media post.
He said the use of aerial bombardment, cluster bombs and toxic smoke had caused severe civilian casualties.
As of December 14, 2025, the attacks had killed 11 Cambodian civilians, including one infant, and injured 59 others, he said.
The ongoing hostilities have also triggered a mass displacement of civilians. By the evening of December 14, at least 120,814 families — or 403,601 people — had fled their homes, including 208,266 women and 97,209 children.
“Thailand must bear responsibility for its acts of aggression against Cambodian territory and for deliberately targeting civilians,” said Pheaktra.
He stated that These actions constitute serious violations of international law and fundamental human rights.
