Cambodia Shows ASEAN Observers Bridge Destroyed by Royal Thai Air Force Bombing

Phnom Penh, November 5, 2026: ASEAN observers inspected Stung Metuk Bridge in Pursat province on Thursday, months after a Royal Thai Air Force bombing raid completely destroyed the civilian structure, the Ministry of National Defence said.

The Cambodian Liaison Group facilitated the ASEAN Observer Team in Cambodia (AOT-KH) in the mission at 8:15 am at the bridge in Thma Da commune, Veal Veng district.

According to the ministry, Thai fighter aircraft attacked the bridge on Dec. 13, 2025, causing extensive damage and rendering it entirely impassable. It stressed that the bridge is exclusively civilian infrastructure and sits several dozen kilometres from the border.

Photo: Ministry of Defence
Cambodia reiterated its full support for the AOT and called for its role and mandate to be strengthened so it can monitor and verify implementation of the ceasefire and all agreed measures, promoting transparency, accountability and mutual trust. It also welcomed further contributions from friendly countries.

The Royal Government and the ministry reaffirmed their commitment to fully implement the Dec. 27, 2025 Joint Statement of the Third Special Meeting of the General Border Committee, the Oct. 26, 2025 Joint Declaration on the Peace Agreement and other relevant agreements.

Source: Ministry of National Defence


Reported by The Khmer Daily Network