Trump says Thailand and Cambodia agree to hold immediate ceasefire talks
- On July 28, 2025, Malaysia hosted Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, who agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire effective at midnight.
- Rooted in colonial-era border disputes, the conflict began on July 24, 2025, after landmines wounded Thai soldiers and prompted diplomatic expulsions.
- Clashes have left at least 38 people, mostly civilians, killed since July 24 and displaced more than 168,000 civilians.
- Amid ongoing clashes, President Donald Trump warned that 36% tariffs would take effect on August 1 if fighting continues and threatened to block trade agreements with Thailand and Cambodia.
- Despite the truce, the Thai military alleges Cambodian troops continued strikes after midnight, and analysts warn the diplomatic window may close, risking longer conflict.
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However, Thailand and Cambodia have "a joint agreement providing for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire" starting at midnight this Tuesday.
The ceasefire apparently lasted only a few hours: Thailand accuses Cambodia of breaking the ceasefire closed on Monday with isolated attacks. There should now be further talks.[more]]>
July 28, 2025 – Bangkok – EFE. The Thai army accused the Cambodian armed forces on Tuesday of intentionally breaking the ceasefire that both countries had agreed on the day before and that began to rule at midnight. According to the communiqué issued by the Thai military command, Cambodian troops carried out armed attacks on their territory between midnight and early in the morning, in what they described as a deliberate violation of the pact re…
Trump to resume Cambodia, Thailand trade talks after truce
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said the US will resume trade negotiations with Thailand and Cambodia after they agreed to halt clashes along their disputed border, taking credit for pushing them to peace after threatening punishing tariffs.
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