Thailand and Cambodia Agree to Truce After Deadly Border Fighting

Thailand and Cambodia Agree to Truce After Deadly Border Fighting

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Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to stop weeks of intense fighting along their disputed border, bringing relief to thousands of people affected by the violence. The truce was signed on December 27 and will take effect from noon the same day. This agreement comes after some of the worst clashes seen between the two Southeast Asian neighbors in many years.

The fighting included the use of fighter jets, rocket attacks, and heavy artillery. Smoke was seen rising from areas near the border, especially in Cambodia’s Banteay Meanchey province, after airstrikes carried out by Thai forces earlier this month. Both countries accused each other of starting the violence, but the situation quickly became dangerous for civilians living near the border.

In a joint statement, the defense ministers of both countries said they agreed to keep their troops in their current positions and not move them forward. They warned that sending more soldiers or weapons to the area would only increase tension and make peace harder to achieve in the long run. Cambodia’s Defence Ministry also said that any further reinforcement could harm future efforts to resolve the dispute peacefully.

The truce was signed by Thai Defence Minister Natthaphon Nakrphanit and Cambodian Defence Minister Tea Seiha. It officially ended around 20 days of fighting that left at least 101 people dead. More than half a million people were forced to leave their homes on both sides of the border, seeking safety in shelters or with relatives.

The latest clashes began in early December after an earlier ceasefire collapsed. That earlier truce had been helped by U.S. President Donald Trump in July, following another round of fighting. However, long-standing border disagreements and mistrust between the two countries caused tensions to rise again, leading to renewed violence.

The border between Thailand and Cambodia has been disputed for many years, especially around areas near ancient temples and unclear boundary lines. While both countries have said they want peace, sudden clashes have continued to happen from time to time. These conflicts often hurt ordinary people the most, disrupting daily life, trade, and education in border regions.

The new truce has raised hopes that calm will return and that displaced families may soon be able to go back home. Regional observers say the agreement is a positive step, but they also warn that lasting peace will need continued talks, trust-building, and respect for the ceasefire by both sides.

For now, the guns have fallen silent, and both Thailand and Cambodia have a chance to turn away from conflict and focus on protecting lives. The coming days will be important in deciding whether this truce can lead to a more permanent solution and prevent future violence along the border.

Dec. 27, 2025 11:16 a.m. 250

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