Only Damage Remains After Thai Strikes in Border Province

BANTEAY MEANCHEY— Numerous civilian properties and infrastructure in Prey Chan and Chouk Chey villages, along with the Boeung Trakuon area, were destroyed by Thai strikes after fighting resumed on Dec. 7.

When reporters visited Thmar Puok and O’Chrov districts on Jan. 3–4, the regions were disturbingly silent, with only the sounds of animals, a few vehicles, and homemade tractors outside the Thai-installed containers and barbed wire.

Although a new ceasefire agreement has been reached, many families cannot return home due to Thai barriers, ongoing security concerns, and unexploded ordnance in red zones