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Thailand And Cambodia Agree To Ceasefire After Days Of Clashes, But Truce Remains Fragile
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an “immediate and unconditional ceasefire” The truce took effect at midnight yesterday, 28 July. At least 35 people have been killed and 260,000 displaced since the clashes began. US President Donald Trump has taken credit for brokering the ceasefire. However, hours after the truce began, the Thai military accused Cambodia of breaking the ceasefire, firing upon Thai positions. Cambodia has rejected the accusations, with defence ministry spokeswoman Maly Socheata saying there had been no armed clashes in any regions since the ceasefire went into effect.
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an “immediate and unconditional ceasefire” after days of border clashes that left dozens dead and hundreds of thousands displaced
Thailand’s acting prime minister Phuntham Wechayachai and Cambodian prime minister Hun Manet agreed to the truce that took effect at midnight yesterday, 28 July.
The agreement was reached after dialogue in Putrajaya that was mediated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. At the conclusion of the meeting, the two national leaders shook hands, mutually agreeing to end hostilities and resume direct communication.
“This is a vital first step towards de-escalation and the restoration of peace and security,” Anwar said during a press conference with his Thai and Cambodian counterparts.
According to AP News, artillery shelling from both sides stopped about 10 minutes before midnight.
At least 35 people have been killed and 260,000 displaced from both sides since the clashes began.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet (left) shaking hands with Thailand’s acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai (right) with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the centre. Image via Mohd Rasfan/Pool Photo via AP
The agreement was reached following reported pressure from US President Donald Trump on both Thailand and Cambodia
Trump has also taken credit for brokering the ceasefire between the two nations, calling himself a “president of peace” in a post on his Truth Social account.
Image via Donald Trump/Truth Social
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt also claimed in a post on X that Trump should be given the Nobel Peace Prize, despite having no direct involvement in the peace talks.
Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio thanked Anwar for his leadership and for facilitating the talks, while also urging Thailand and Cambodia to honour their commitment to ending the conflict.
However, mere hours after the truce began, the Thai military accused Cambodia of breaking the ceasefire
According to al-Jazeera, the Thai military claimed Cambodia had violated the ceasefire, firing upon Thai positions “in several places” overnight. Cambodia has rejected the accusations, with defence ministry spokeswoman Maly Socheata saying there had been no armed clashes in any regions since the ceasefire went into effect.
The Thai military’s claims remain unverified by third-party observers. Meanwhile, Wechayachai has assured that there are currently no escalations in hostilities, and the situation is calm.
Thai refugees celebrate after hearing news of the ceasefire. Image via Sakchai Lalit/AP
Thailand Maintains Patience Despite Cambodia Breaking Ceasefire Hours After Deal
Thailand’s Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa confirmed that Cambodia had violated a ceasefire agreement. The agreement was reached after joint talks between Thailand and Cambodia on Monday. However, reports from the Royal Thai Army claim that Cambodia continued to fire mortars into Thai territory.
Speaking at a press conference in Bangkok on Tuesday, Maris stressed that whilst Thailand maintains strict principles of patience and endurance to preserve peace in the region, it shows no tolerance for sovereignty violations.
The ceasefire deal was reached following joint Thailand-Cambodia negotiations held in Malaysia on Monday (28 July). However, despite the agreement taking effect at midnight, reports from the Royal Thai Army confirmed that Cambodia continued to open fire and launch mortars towards Thai territory, breaking the freshly agreed truce.
Following the alleged violations, Maris confirmed he had contacted and sent formal protest letters with evidence of attacks from the Cambodian side to Malaysia’s Foreign Minister, in his capacity as ASEAN host country, to explain the incidents that occurred.
Official protest letters have also been sent to the ASEAN chair, who organised and witnessed the Thailand-Cambodia negotiations. Additionally, protest letters were forwarded to the US Secretary of State and China’s Foreign Minister, both countries having participated in listening to the negotiations, to inform them of Cambodia’s ceasefire violations.
Vietnam welcomes Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire agreement
Vietnam highly appreciates the efforts made by Malaysia, in its role as Chair of ASEAN 2025, for actively promoting and facilitating a peaceful resolution to the differences. Vietnam believes that both countries will seriously implement the ceasefire agreement.
This is an important step toward easing tensions and restoring peace, stability, security, and safety in the region, Hang said in response to a media query on July 29 regarding Vietnam’s reaction to the immediate and unconditional ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand.
Vietnam highly appreciates the efforts made by Malaysia, in its role as Chair of ASEAN 2025, for actively promoting and facilitating a peaceful resolution to the differences based on the fundamental principles of international law, the United Nations Charter, the ASEAN Charter, the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), and in the spirit of ASEAN friendship and solidarity, for the benefit of both parties and the region, she continued.
The spokesperson said Vietnam believes that both countries will seriously implement the ceasefire agreement, continue dialogue, and seek peaceful solutions to fundamentally resolve their differences, contributing to the maintenance of peace, stability, cooperation, and development in the region and the world at large.
Vietnam welcomes Cambodia – Thailand immediate, unconditional truce: Spokeswoman
Vietnam welcomes the immediate and unconditional ceasefire agreement reached between Cambodia and Thailand on July 28. Vietnam considers it an important step towards easing tensions and restoring peace, stability, security, and safety in the region. Vietnam highly evaluates Malaysia’s efforts, in its role as ASEAN Chair 2025, to create favourable conditions for peacefully resolving differences.
Responding to a reporter’s question regarding Vietnam’s reaction to the ceasefire agreement reached between the two countries on July 28, Hang stated that Vietnam highly evaluates Malaysia’s efforts, in its role as ASEAN Chair 2025, to actively promote and create favourable conditions for peacefully resolving differences based on fundamental principles of international law, the UN Charter, the ASEAN Charter, the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), and in the spirit of ASEAN solidarity and friendship for the benefit of both parties and the region.
Vietnam believes that the two countries will seriously implement the ceasefire agreement, continue dialogue and seek peaceful solutions to fundamentally resolve their differences, thereby contributing to maintaining peace, stability, cooperation, and development in the region and the world as well, she said./.
Thailand-Cambodia border calm as military commanders hold talks
Thai and Cambodian leaders met in Malaysia on Monday and agreed to a ceasefire deal to halt their deadliest conflict in more than a decade. At least 40 people, mostly civilians, and displaced over 300,000 in both countries. Thailand’s military said that there had been attacks by Cambodian troops in at least five locations early on Tuesday, violating the ceasefire that had come into effect from midnight. Cambodia denied the charge, insisting that its troops have strictly abided by the ceasefire since midnight and continue to uphold it, according to a statement by Defence Minister Tea Seiha. The Southeast Asian neighbours have wrangled for decades over their disputed frontier. Both sides led to a full-blown diplomatic crisis in May, leading to a troop buildup on both sides and a full diplomatic push by U.S. President Donald Trump, who said he had spoken to both leaders and had instructed his team to restart trade talks and reduce their tariff on their biggest export market, their biggest market, the U.N. says.
Border residents begin returning home in both countries
Over 300,000 people displaced, 40 people killed in fighting
Ceasefire deal announced in Malaysia on Monday after 5-day battle
BANGKOK, July 29 (Reuters) – Military commanders from Thailand and Cambodia held talks on Tuesday as calm returned to their disputed border and displaced residents began trickling back, following the Southeast Asian neighbours announcing a truce to end five days of fighting.
Thai and Cambodian leaders met in Malaysia on Monday and agreed to a ceasefire deal to halt their deadliest conflict in more than a decade that has killed at least 40 people, mostly civilians, and displaced over 300,000 in both countries.
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Although Thailand’s military said that there had been attacks by Cambodian troops in at least five locations early on Tuesday, violating the ceasefire that had come into effect from midnight, commanders from both sides met and held talks, a Thai army spokesperson said.
Cambodia denied the charge, insisting that its troops have strictly abided by the ceasefire since midnight and continue to uphold it, according to a statement by Defence Minister Tea Seiha.
Negotiations so far include those between the general leading Thailand’s 2nd region army, which oversees the stretch of the frontier that has seen the heaviest fighting during the conflict, and his Cambodian counterpart, Thai Major Gen. Winthai Suvaree told reporters.
The commanders, who met at the border, agreed to maintain the ceasefire, stop any troop movement, and facilitate the return of the wounded and dead bodies, he said.
“Each side will establish a coordinating team of four to resolve any problems,” Winthai said.
Both militaries have agreed not to deploy more troops along their disputed border, said Lim Menghour, Director-General of the Commission on Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the National Assembly of Cambodia, who also underlined the need for international observers to monitor the ceasefire.
“That is the key to monitor all the terms and agreements from the meeting yesterday,” he told Reuters.
In Bangkok, Thailand’s acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said his government had filed complaints with Malaysia, the United States and China over Cambodia’s alleged ceasefire violations – but calm had returned to border areas.
Vehicular traffic and daily activity resumed in the Kantharalak district of Thailand’s Sisaket province on Tuesday, about 30 km (20 miles) from the frontlines, where Thai and Cambodian troops remain amassed.
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Chaiya Phumjaroen, 51, said he returned to town to reopen his shop early on Tuesday, after hearing of the ceasefire deal on the news.
“I am very happy that a ceasefire happened,” he said. “If they continue to fight, we have no opportunity to make money.”
In Cambodia’s Oddar Meanchey province, 63-year-old Ly Kim Eng sat in front of a makeshift tarpaulin shelter, waiting for directions after hearing of the ceasefire deal.
“So, if the authorities announce it is safe for all of the refugees to return home, I would immediately return,” he said.
TALKS AND TRADE
The Southeast Asian neighbours have wrangled for decades over their disputed frontier and have been on a conflict footing since the killing of a Cambodian soldier in a skirmish late in May, which led to a troop buildup on both sides and a full-blown diplomatic crisis.
Monday’s peace talks came after a sustained push by Malaysian Premier Anwar Ibrahim and U.S. President Donald Trump, with the latter warning Thai and Cambodian leaders that trade negotiations would not progress if fighting continued.
Thailand and Cambodia face a tariff of 36% on their goods in the U.S., their biggest export market, unless a reduction can be negotiated. After the ceasefire deal was reached, Trump said he had spoken to both leaders and had instructed his trade team to restart tariff talks.
Pichai Chunhavajira, Thailand’s finance minister, said on Tuesday that trade talks with Washington are expected to be concluded before August 1, and that U.S. tariffs on the country are not expected to be as high as 36%.
The ceasefire deal reflected a rare convergence of interest between the U.S. and China, which also pushed for the talks, but the agreement itself remained fragile and third-party monitoring was essential to keep it in place, said Thitinan Pongsudhirak, a political scientist at Bangkok’s Chulalongkorn University.
“The ceasefire agreement has to be enforced,” he said. “It cannot be left to Thailand and Cambodia to implement because the hostilities are running so deep now.”
Reporting by Panu Wongcha-um and Panarat Thepgumpanat in BANGKOK, Shoon Naing in KANTHARALAK and Zaw Naing Oo and Chantha Lach in ODDAR MEANCHEY; Additional reporting by Poppy McPherson, Juarawee Kittisilpa and Chayut Setboonsarng in BANGKOK; Writing by Devjyot Ghoshal; Editing by John Mair and Raju Gopalakrishnan
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