Cambodia says 435 homes damaged, 150,000 civilians still displaced after Thai attacks

PHNOM PENH, Jan 13, 2026 (KPT) – Cambodia’s interior ministry said Tuesday that damage to civilian homes has risen to 435, while more than 150,000 people remain displaced following Thai military attacks despite a ceasefire agreement.

In a statement covering the 24 hour period to January 13, officials said 4,086 displaced persons had returned home, bringing the total number of returnees to about 490,000 out of more than 640,000 originally displaced.

Authorities said 155,506 people – including over 80,000 women and 50,000 children – remain in camps across seven provinces. Many families who tried to return were forced back to shelters because their homes were destroyed or contaminated with unexploded ordnance.

Damage assessments since December 7 show widespread destruction, including houses, hotels, markets, vehicles, communication towers and agricultural facilities. Public infrastructure losses include 25 schools, nine hospitals, 42 government buildings, 17 pagodas, ancient temples, bridges and roads.

While hundreds of schools and health centers have reopened, dozens remain closed in border provinces, disrupting education and healthcare.

The ministry said it is working with the armed forces and local authorities to restore livelihoods, clear ordnance and reissue civil documents, while reaffirming Cambodia’s commitment to resolve the border issue peacefully under international law.