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Thai PM Disputes Trump Claim of Renewed Thailand–Cambodia Ceasefire

Thai officials report ongoing clashes despite U.S. mediation.

Thai military personnel stand near the disputed border between Thailand and Cambodia in the Chong Bok area, following the first incident on July 16 that severed a Thai soldier’s left ankle while he was on patrol, in Ubon Ratchathani province, Thailand, August 27, 2025. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa
A Thai police officer splashes water to control fire at a house which, Thai local security forces say, was damaged by a Cambodian artillery strike in Surin province, Thailand, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Wason Wanichakorn)
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The original ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia had been brokered earlier this year in July.

Overview

  • President Donald Trump said he spoke with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and that both agreed to “cease all shooting” and return to a prior peace accord.
  • Anutin said no ceasefire was secured and that fighting continued, urging that Cambodia must halt fire, withdraw troops, and remove newly laid mines before any truce can take hold.
  • News reports noted the absence of independent confirmation from Thailand or Cambodia that a renewed truce had been agreed.
  • Cambodian government spokesperson Pen Bona said he was not aware a call with Hun Manet had been scheduled, leaving it unclear whether Trump spoke directly with the Cambodian leader.
  • This week’s border violence has killed at least 20 people, wounded about 260, and displaced roughly half a million, with airstrikes, BM-21 rockets, artillery, and landmines reported as the July–October truce framework faltered after a November mine incident.