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Thailand, Cambodia announce ceasefire in deadly border clash

Iran Press TV

Monday, 28 July 2025 9:38 AM

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an unconditional ceasefire, set to take effect at midnight local time Monday night, following days of intense fighting along their shared border.

The announcement was made by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who hosted emergency peace talks in Putrajaya under his capacity as chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

"Both Cambodia and Thailand reached a common understanding as follows: One, an immediate and unconditional ceasefire with effect from midnight on 28th July 2025," Anwar told reporters following the negotiations.

The agreement comes after five days of deadly clashes triggered by a landmine explosion that injured five Thai soldiers last Thursday. At least 35 people have been killed and more than 260,000 displaced on both sides of the border.

Thai acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet arrived in Kuala Lumpur on Monday for the high-level discussions. The talks were held at Anwar's official residence in Malaysia's administrative capital.

Tensions have escalated sharply in recent days, with both nations trading accusations over the cause of the violence. Thailand's military warned that Cambodia was preparing for a large-scale operation, while Cambodia's defense ministry accused Thailand of invading its territory with heavy weapons and large troop deployments.

Phumtham expressed skepticism about Cambodia's intentions, urging their negotiators to "demonstrate genuine intent" during the peace process. Meanwhile, Cambodian officials have claimed it is Thailand that has acted aggressively.

The conflict has drawn concern from global powers. Representatives from both the United States and China attended the talks in Malaysia and have called for calm and de-escalation.

China's Foreign Ministry welcomed the ceasefire, urging both sides to "remain calm and exercise restraint."

In response to the fighting, Thailand has closed all border crossings with Cambodia, except for those allowing migrant workers to return home. Both countries have also recalled their ambassadors.

The latest violence is the most severe since a previous border conflict between the two nations, which lasted from 2008 to 2011 and was also rooted in historical territorial disputes stemming from colonial-era demarcations made by French administrators in 1907.