Second Army Area secures Hill 225, tightening defences around Ta Kwai
Second Army Area says it has seized Hill 225, a strategic high point west of Prasat Ta Kwai, tightening Thai defences and disrupting Cambodian supply routes.
The Thai-Cambodian border situation entered its 18th day on Thursday, December 25, with the Second Army Area confirming it has successfully seized Hill 225 and is continuing military operations in the area.
Hill 225 is regarded as a key strategic position, located around 2–3 kilometres west of Prasat Ta Kwai and not far from Hill 350. The area was previously reported to have housed a Cambodian position and to sit along a logistics route linking Cambodia’s interior to Prasat Ta Kwai.
Security and geographic sources said taking Hill 225 enables Thai forces to directly disrupt or cut Cambodian supply movements and reinforcements, significantly strengthening Thai defensive lines around Prasat Ta Kwai and Hill 350.
They added that along western border crossing routes — including Chong Tik Bor — there were reports of no further Cambodian movements, which may indicate a pullback or more restricted mobility following the seizure of the hill.
