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Thailand’s 1st Army Area says Cambodia fired 40 BM-21 rockets at Ban Khlong Phaeng in Sa Kaeo, damaging homes, utilities, roads and farmland

The Meteorological Department warns of heavier rain in the lower South and rougher seas, while a cold surge brings lower temperatures and strong winds across upper Thailand.

Despite Thai-Cambodian GBC talks, heavy fighting continues in Sa Kaeo and Si Sa Ket, with BM-21 rocket attacks, rising casualties, and over 150,000 civilians displaced.

A brief first round at Ban Phakkad saw Thailand push for a real ceasefire with observers and mine clearance; negotiators return Dec 25–26, with a signing possible Dec 27

CAAT says airlines will add 66 extra flights with 11,312 seats for Dec 27–Jan 4, plus 30% discounts on 202 flights across 11 routes.

The Southern East Coast Meteorological Centre has issued its second advisory, warning of heavy to very heavy rain along the eastern seaboard from December 25–28.

RTAF says it struck a Cambodian weapons depot in Battambang on December 24, after continued attacks on Thai military and civilian targets, stressing self-defence and minimal civilian impact.

The Thailand–Cambodia conflict was the most discussed issue on Thai social media in 2025, far outpacing other topics, according to an annual ranking released by WiseSight (Thailand)

NIEM says Thailand spends just 16 baht per person a year on emergency medicine—about 60 times below global benchmarks—and urges urgent investment before New Year

Thailand’s Second Army Area says Cambodia fired 695 BM-21 rockets at 98 sites across four provinces, damaging homes, temples and a school.

First Army Area says it retook Ban Khlong Phaeng in Sa Kaeo and found live explosives at a former Cambodian position, including IEDs and PMN-2 mines

A magnitude 3.8 earthquake struck off northern Sumatra at a depth of 10km, about 378 kilometres from Thailand’s southern coast near Satun.

Thai army spokesman says Cambodia’s accusations, including “environmental crime” claims, are distortions without evidence, and urges a return to fact-based bilateral talks.