Trump Announces Renewal of Thailand–Cambodia Ceasefire After Deadly Border Clashes
United States President Donald Trump says Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to reinstate their collapsed ceasefire following five days of intense cross-border fighting that has killed at least 20 people and displaced nearly half a million civilians. Trump made the announcement on Friday through a post on Truth Social after holding separate phone ca
lls with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet . “They have agreed to CEASE all shooting effective this evening, and go back to the original Peace Accord made with me, and them, with the help of the Great Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim,” Trump wrote. Heavy Clashes Trigger Humanitarian Strain The deadly flare-up erupted earlier this week amid long-standing tensions over the countries’ disputed 800km (500-mile) border. Thai officials said the violence began when a Thai engineering team came under fire from Cambodian troops — a claim Phnom Penh denies. The conflict has rapidly escalated: 20+ killed Nearly 500,000 displaced on both sides Thailand has increased airstrikes in recent days Both countries continue propaganda and blame campaigns Ceasefire History The original ceasefire was brokered in July with significant pressure from the U.S. and mediation by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim . It was formalized again in October at a regional summit attended by Trump. But Thailand suspended the agreement in November after several Thai soldiers were injured by landmines along the frontier. No Independent Confirmation Yet As of Friday evening, neither Bangkok nor Phnom Penh has officially confirmed Trump’s claim of a renewed ceasefire. Regional observers say the next 24 hours will be critical in determining whether the agreement holds — or whether Southeast Asia’s latest flashpoint risks spiraling into a wider conflict.
