PHANOM DONG RAK, THAILAND — Thai media outlets are reporting that the Royal Cambodian Army has attacked the Phanom Dong Rak Hospital in Chik Daek, resulting in multiple casualties, as border clashes intensify between Cambodia and Thailand.

The alleged assault on the civilian medical facility occurred amid ongoing military tensions along the disputed border zone. Local sources say the hospital was hit by heavy weapons fire, leaving patients and medical personnel scrambling for safety. The exact number of casualties is not yet confirmed.

“This is a serious violation of international law and humanitarian norms,” said a Thai defense official, calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities and international intervention.

The border region has long been the focus of disputes and intermittent skirmishes, particularly in areas near ancient temple sites and contested territory. While both governments have previously vowed to resolve disputes through diplomacy, this latest escalation marks a dangerous turn in the conflict.

Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has yet to issue an official statement, but military units have reportedly been placed on high alert in surrounding provinces.

International observers are closely monitoring the situation, with fears that the violence could spiral into a broader regional conflict if left unchecked.