BANGKOK – A claim by former U.S. President Donald Trump of a brokered ceasefire has rapidly unraveled, with Thailand and Cambodia accusing each other of continuing attacks along their disputed border on Saturday. The situation underscores the deep distrust and ongoing violence despite high-level diplomatic intervention. Thailand Voices ‘Deep Disappointment’ with U.S. Over Border Conflict […]
BANGKOK — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed cautious optimism on Friday that a ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia could be restored by Monday or Tuesday of next week. Speaking to journalists in Washington, Rubio stated the administration is working to bring both nations back into compliance with a truce originally brokered by President […]
BANGKOK – Diplomatic efforts to halt deadly border clashes advanced as Thailand and Cambodia agreed to hold a meeting this Wednesday to negotiate a potential ceasefire. The development followed a special ASEAN foreign ministers’ meeting in Kuala Lumpur, where differing demands initially stalled an immediate truce. U.S. Hopes for Thai-Cambodian Ceasefire by Early Next Week, […]
CHANTHABURI – Military officials from Thailand and Cambodia commenced high-level negotiations on Wednesday at the Ban Laem border checkpoint in Chanthaburi province, raising hopes for a formal ceasefire agreement. The talks, part of a four-day meeting of the General Border Committee (GBC), are seen as a critical step toward ending weeks of hostilities along the […]
BANGKOK – Cambodian Defence Minister Tea Seiha has formally called for an immediate end to hostilities and full implementation of existing ceasefire agreements in a letter to his Thai counterpart. The proposal, dated December 22, urges a return to the terms of the Kuala Lumpur ceasefire agreement signed on July 26 and the Joint Declaration […]
BANGKOK – Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to implement a ceasefire along their shared border, effective from noon today, with a 72-hour observation period aimed at ending months of deadly clashes. The agreement was signed by Cambodian Defence Minister Gen Tea Seiha and Thai Defence Minister Gen Nattaphon Narkphanit following a special General Border Committee […]
BANGKOK – The Thai Mine Action Centre (TMAC) has accused Cambodian forces of continuing to lay PMN-2 anti-personnel landmines along the shared border, alleging a blatant violation of the Ottawa Convention and recent peace agreements. The condemnation follows a landmine explosion that severely injured a Thai soldier on Saturday. Thai Soldier Loses Leg to Landmine […]
BANGKOK – Cambodia has violated the ceasefire agreement reached just two days ago by flying more than 250 drones over multiple Thai border areas, the Royal Thai Army announced on Monday. Army spokesman Major General Winthai Suvaree stated that the incursions occurred on Sunday night and represent a serious provocation. Thailand–Cambodia Ceasefire Takes Effect, to […]
BANGKOK – Thailand has formally protested to Cambodia following an incident this morning in which a Cambodian mortar round landed on Thai territory, injuring a Thai soldier. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced the diplomatic démarche after chairing the weekly Cabinet meeting, stating that Thailand is seeking clarification from Cambodia and is prepared to respond if […]