Thai Prime Minister Charnvirakul authorizes military operations against Cambodia

Thai Prime Minister Charnvirakul has authorized the Thai military to "carry out full force operations" against Cambodia. This decision was made public on Monday, December 8, 2025.

The directive indicates a significant escalation in military readiness and operations between Thailand and Cambodia. Further details regarding the nature of the operations or the specific objectives have not been disclosed.

This development follows a series of tensions between the two nations, although specific incidents leading to this authorization have not been reported in the current announcement. As previously reported, regional military dynamics continue to evolve, with various nations adjusting their defense postures in response to geopolitical factors.

For related coverage on military and political developments, see recent developments in military readiness.

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