Thai military tallies 25 dead, over 270 wounded
At least 25 soldiers have been killed and more than 270 wounded. Army and police step up both frontline operations and internal security measures.
At the 4pm briefing on December 13, 2025, Defence Ministry spokesman Rear Admiral Surasan Kongsiri said clashes are still occurring along all seven border provinces, with Cambodian forces continuing to fire into Thailand “indiscriminately”, causing civilian casualties.
He said four more Thai soldiers had been killed in fighting in the Chong An Ma sector of Ubon Ratchathani, bringing the tally to: 25 dead and over 270 wounded.
Surasan added that many wounded soldiers who have recovered have asked to return to the front line, calling it a mark of their commitment and morale.
Police on the frontline and guarding the “backyard”
Police spokesman Pol Lt Gen Yingyos Thepjamnong said the Royal Thai Police has deployed Border Patrol Police (BPP) and special-operations units to fight “shoulder to shoulder” with the army at the front.
So far, 24 police officers have been injured in frontline duties, he said. Those allowed home did so voluntarily, and some have requested to return to the forward area.
Behind the lines, police are:
- guarding homes and property while residents stay in evacuation centres
- providing security and traffic management, ensuring the wounded can be transported quickly and safely to hospitals
- manning checkpoints and roadblocks 24 hours a day
Police are also working with security agencies to monitor and investigate:
- individuals or groups who might infiltrate the country
- and unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) that could be used for espionage or sabotage
The goal is to prevent acts of espionage and terrorism inside Thailand and to be ready to assist any Thai nationals stranded in Poipet if Cambodia authorises their return via the Ban Khlong Luek border crossing in Sa Kaeo.
