Picture courtesy of ThaiRath

 

Fighting along the Thai–Cambodian border in Trat province intensified overnight, with Thai forces opening a new front reaching Hat Lek and striking Cambodian artillery positions. The exchanges continued in bursts throughout the night into early morning, involving artillery, mortars and small arms fire. The clashes prompted reports of urgent civilian evacuations on the Cambodian side.

 

The incidents were reported on 13 December 2025 in the Chamrak subdistrict of Mueang Trat district, where intermittent exchanges were heard through the night. Local reports said the fighting persisted until dawn, indicating sustained engagement across multiple weapon systems. The situation marked a notable escalation in activity along the Trat frontier.

 

At around 02:00, gunfire was reported in Ban Hat Lek, Hat Lek subdistrict, Khlong Yai district, Trat province. Checks found that Thai forces fired artillery rounds at targets in Koh Yor, Pak Khlong village, Koh Kong province, following intelligence assessments. The assessment indicated movements considered a potential threat to Thailand, including four artillery positions.

 

Thai forces subsequently carried out strikes that destroyed all four identified artillery bases. The action extended the confrontation to the coastal and island areas opposite Trat, effectively opening a new axis of engagement. The operation was described as a targeted response to neutralise perceived threats.

 

Cambodian media reported that naval forces fired artillery rounds at Pak Khlong village in Koh Kong province. The shelling reportedly forced residents of Pak Khlong village to evacuate urgently. Cambodian outlets said the evacuation led to traffic congestion as civilians attempted to leave the area.

 

The reports from both sides underscore the intensity of the overnight fighting and the impact on border communities. While Thai sources emphasised intelligence-led action against artillery sites, Cambodian reports focused on the effects on civilians in Koh Kong. No casualty figures were provided in the reports.

 

ThaiRath reported that as of the morning of 13 December, clashes were reported to have continued intermittently. The situation remained tense along the Trat border, with heightened security and monitoring implied by the sustained exchanges. Authorities on both sides continued to track developments closely.

 

Key Takeaways

 

• Overnight clashes erupted along the Trat border, extending to Hat Lek and coastal areas.

• Thai forces fired artillery rounds at Koh Yor, destroying four artillery bases.

• Cambodian media reported rounds hit Pak Khlong village, prompting evacuations.

 

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 Adapted by Asean Now from Thairath 2025-12-13

 

 

UPDATE
F-16s Bomb Chai Chum Nia Bridge Near Trat Border

 

Pictures courtesy of Khaosod 

 

The Royal Thai Air Force carried out an air strike early on 13 December 2025, deploying two F-16 fighter jets to bomb the Chai Chum Nia Bridge in Pursat Province, Cambodia. The operation followed reports of troop reinforcements and the movement of heavy weapons near Thailand’s border in Trat Province, with the bridge identified as a key logistical route.

 

The mission began at around 06.00 after the Royal Thai Navy requested air support. According to initial reports, the jets conducted three bombing runs, striking the target at 06.00, 06.07 and 06.12. The aircraft reportedly circled the area twice before releasing ordnance and preliminary assessments indicated that the bridge was damaged, with no retaliation reported from the Cambodian side following the strikes.

 

Thai security officials said the decision to target the bridge followed several days of monitoring military movements in the area. Naval forces had detected a continuous build-up of troops and the movement of heavy weapons close to the Thai border in Trat Province. These developments raised concerns about potential security threats and prompted coordination between naval and air force units.

 

Captain Thammanoon Wanna, Commander of the Trat Marine Task Force, said Thai forces had been closely observing Cambodian military activity near the border for an extended period. He stated that intelligence indicated the Chai Chum Nia Bridge was being used as a logistical supply route to support troop movements and equipment transfers. As a result, security agencies had identified the bridge as a strategic target several days before the operation.

 

Khoasod reported that according to Captain Thammanoon, the objective of the mission was to cut off supply lines and limit the movement of forces and heavy weapons in areas adjacent to Thai territory. He said the operation was carried out successfully in the early hours of the morning, in line with operational planning and security assessments.

 

Key Takeaways

 

• Two Thai F-16 jets conducted three bombing runs on the Chai Chum Nia Bridge on 13 December 2025.

• The strike followed reports of troop reinforcements and heavy weapons movements near the Trat border.

• Thai officials said the bridge was a logistical supply route and was targeted to cut supply lines.

 

 Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-12-13

 

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I'm in Chanthaburi about 14 kms up route 3 from the Trat border. I need to go to the airport on Tuesday and I can't find any information that says it isn't operating normally. If anyone knows different, I'd be keen to know.

I'm also thinking of going to Lotus's in Trat, either today or tomorrow as it's closer than Chanthaburi. I'm assuming there's no problems there, but again if anyone's knows better I'd be grateful.