An increasing number of residents along the Thailand–Cambodia border are seeking refuge in government-run shelters as fresh violence in the renewed conflict forces evacuations. Less than two months after Thailand and Cambodia signed a joint peace declaration, border clashes erupted again on December 7. Artillery fire was reported in several areas, prompting residents in multiple provinces to evacuate. Both sides accused the other of initiating the attacks and confirmed casualties. As of Saturday morning, more than 260,000 Thai civilians had taken shelter in evacuation camps, with seven civilian deaths confirmed. Located more than 50 kilometers from the Thailand–Cambodia border, the largest temporary shelter in Thailand's Buriram Province has received around 10,000 evacuees. Conditions inside the shelter were calm, with military personnel deployed at key areas to patrol and maintain security. At supply distribution points, loudspeaker announcements informed residents when to collect drinking water, food and other basic necessities. Piya Pijnam, governor of Buriram, said most residents from areas directly affected by the clashes had been evacuated, with the cumulative total estimated at between 40,000 and 50,000. "This center has experience hosting evacuees from the initial clashes on July 24. It can accommodate tens of thousands of people and provides toilets, accommodation, three meals a day and medical services. It is far enough from the border that Cambodian artillery shells cannot reach it, ensuring safety, with sufficient personnel and facilities in place," he said. Six relatively independent residential zones had been established, and many evacuees were seen resting inside or outside their tents. Medical stations and consultation centers were also set up, with staff registering needs and coordinating the replenishment of supplies. Those who fled their homes said they were eager to return as soon as possible. "Our family of five is staying together at this shelter. The food and living conditions here are quite good. We really want to go home. Even though it's comfortable here, we're worried about our house, our cattle and livestock, our pets, and the vegetables in our garden," said one evacuee. The video shows: Buriram Province, Thailand - Dec 12, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland) 1. Various of evacuees in temporary shelter 2. Various of people waiting in line, food being distributed 3. Various of evacuees in temporary shelter 4. Evacuees receiving medical service 5. SOUNDBITE (Thai) Piya Pijnam, Governor of Buriram Province: "This center has experience hosting evacuees from the initial clashes on July 24. It can accommodate tens of thousands of people and provides toilets, accommodation, three meals a day and medical services. It is far enough from the border that Cambodian artillery shells cannot reach it, ensuring safety, with sufficient personnel and facilities in place." 6. Various of evacuees in temporary shelter 7. SOUNDBITE (Thai) evacuee (name not given) (starting with shot 6): "Our family of five is staying together at this shelter. The food and living conditions here are quite good. We really want to go home. Even though it's comfortable here, we're worried about our house, our cattle and livestock, our pets, and the vegetables in our garden." Buriram Province, Thailand - Recent (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland) 8. Various of people on farmland in border area, shell crater Thailand - Recent (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland) 9. Various of house hit by shells; broken containers, holes in wall [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]