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China, US seek Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire ahead of ...

  • On Dec 19, China and the US renewed separate efforts to reach a ceasefire days ahead of a special ASEAN ministers' meeting as fighting continued with Cambodia firing heavy weapons and Thailand retaliating.
  • Long‑standing border disagreements led to the truce's fragility as Thailand suspended de‑escalation measures in November after a soldier was maimed by a landmine, while both governments blame each other for the July truce's collapse.
  • Around 60 people have died and more than half a million have been displaced since hostilities resumed last week, with clashes now stretching from forested inland areas near Laos to coastal provinces.
  • The Thai Foreign Ministry said Sihasak Phuangketkeow reaffirmed Bangkok's position to Rubio and will join the ASEAN meeting on Dec 22, while Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn is set to join the Kuala Lumpur meeting, the first face-to-face talks since fighting resumed on Dec 8.
  • Thailand accuses Cambodia of laying mines recently, which Phnom Penh rejects, while officials warn the clashes could undermine ASEAN unity, prompting a special envoy’s urgent diplomatic efforts.
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The Chinese special envoy Deng Xijun to Phnom Penh to relaunch mediation on the ceasefire. Cambodian opponent Sam Rainsy attacks Hun Sen and the government blowing on the conflict to mask the 'personal clash' with Thaksin Shinawatra. Appeal of 30 Thai and Cambodian NGOs for truce, the war strikes only 'people'.

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After the failure of the negotiations by the United States, France, in turn, is trying to ease tensions between Thailand and Cambodia, two countries that have been fighting territories for several years.

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China, US seek Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire ahead of ...

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China, US seek Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire before ASEAN

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his Chinese counterpart are urging Thailand and Cambodia to put down...

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The conflict continues on Thursday on the border between Thailand and Cambodia, including the city of Poipet, one of the main crossing points between the two countries, was bombarded at a time when a Chinese emissary must start a mediation on the spot. ...

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thairath.co.th broke the news in on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
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