Overview
- Thai and Cambodian defense officials plan to meet this week to discuss implementing and verifying a truce, with Thailand proposing Wednesday talks in Chanthaburi under the bilateral border committee.
- Cambodia formally requested shifting the meeting to Kuala Lumpur for security, and Malaysia agreed to host, while Bangkok said the venue remains under discussion.
- Thailand’s foreign minister cautioned that any ceasefire will hinge on actions, and Thai officials said the talks could span two days with technical groups convening first.
- Heavy exchanges continued as Cambodia alleged Thai air strikes in Siem Reap and Preah Vihear and reported shelling near Poipet, while Thailand said it was responding to Cambodian rocket fire.
- Officials reported more than 40 deaths across both countries and displacement exceeding 900,000 people, as ASEAN called for maximum restraint and a return to dialogue.