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Thailand: conflict events in December 2025
Monthly report from UCDP event data.
Thailand saw 21 recorded events and 36 estimated deaths in December 2025. The previous month had no recorded events. The death toll range is 31 to 58.
100% of the month's events were state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths: 11.
Events were concentrated in Surin province (5), Sa Kaeo province (4), Ubon Ratchathani province (4).
The most active pairing was Government of Cambodia (Kampuchea) - Government of Thailand with 19 events.
Where events happened
Regions, December 2025
| Region | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Surin province | 5 | 6 |
| Sa Kaeo province | 4 | 7 |
| Ubon Ratchathani province | 4 | 7 |
| Sisaket province | 4 | 4 |
| Yala province | 1 | 1 |
| Narathiwat province | 1 | 1 |
Deadliest events, December 2025
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Dec 2025 | — | Government of Cambodia vs Government of Thailand State-based, 6 civilian | 7 |
| 23 Dec 2025 | Khok Sung district Sa Kaeo province | Government of Cambodia vs Government of Thailand State-based, 3 sources | 4 |
| 13 Dec 2025 | Nam Yuen district Ubon Ratchathani province | Government of Cambodia vs Government of Thailand State-based, 2 sources | 4 |
| 8 Dec 2025 | — | Government of Cambodia vs Government of Thailand State-based, 3 civilian | 3 0–3 |
| 16 Dec 2025 | Phanom Dong Rak district Surin province | Government of Cambodia vs Government of Thailand State-based | 2 |
| 22 Dec 2025 | Mueang Yala district Yala province | Government of Thailand vs Patani insurgents State-based | 1 0–1 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Chanae district Narathiwat province | Government of Thailand vs Patani insurgents State-based | 1 0–1 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | Kantharalak district Sisaket province | Government of Cambodia vs Government of Thailand State-based | 1 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | Khok Sung district Sa Kaeo province | Government of Cambodia vs Government of Thailand State-based | 1 |
| 14 Dec 2025 | Kantharalak district Sisaket province | Government of Cambodia vs Government of Thailand State-based, 1 civilian, 3 sources | 1 |
Parties
| Party | Events |
|---|---|
| Government of Thailand | 21 |
| Government of Cambodia | 19 |
| Patani insurgents | 2 |
Type of violence
| Category | Events |
|---|---|
| State-based | 21 |
| Non-state | 0 |
| One-sided | 0 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. Counts use the "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.