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Thailand and Cambodia Convene in Malaysia to Solidify Fragile Border Truce

Senior defence officials meeting in Kuala Lumpur under ASEAN facilitation with observers present from the United States, China, Malaysia aim to translate the July 28 ceasefire into a lasting de-escalation framework.

A house damaged by Cambodia's shelling is pictured in Sisaket province, ahead of a ceasefire talks in Malaysia on the deadly border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia that extended to a fifth day, in Thailand, July 28, 2025. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha
A house damaged by Cambodia's shelling is pictured in Sisaket province, ahead of a ceasefire talks in Malaysia on the deadly border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia that extended to a fifth day, in Thailand, July 28, 2025. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha
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Overview

  • Senior security officials from Cambodia and Thailand began talks in Kuala Lumpur on August 4 under the ASEAN-led General Border Committee to define de-escalation measures after deadly July clashes.
  • The immediate and unconditional ceasefire agreed on July 28 has held across six contested frontier sectors with no major incidents since the truce took effect.
  • Cambodia has accused Thailand of violating the ceasefire through barbed wire fortifications and evacuation orders, allegations Thai officials deny.
  • Over 300,000 civilians remain displaced in evacuation camps on both sides of the border over fears of renewed hostilities.
  • Defence ministers will join the General Border Committee meeting on August 7 with observers from the United States, China, Malaysia as officials seek to establish a durable monitoring mechanism.