US EditionThailand and Cambodia Agree to Ceasefire Talks After Trump Steps in, but Border Clashes Persist
- Thailand and Cambodia agreed to negotiate a ceasefire following several days of deadly border clashes as of July 27, 2025, near disputed temples and provinces.
- The fighting began on July 24 after a land mine wounded five Thai soldiers, and tensions have escalated since a May skirmish killing a Cambodian soldier created a diplomatic rift.
- Both countries accused each other of initiating attacks, including rocket strikes on temples by Cambodia and Thai artillery responses, with over 33 dead and more than 168,000 displaced.
- US President Donald Trump directly mediated, announcing that leaders agreed to meet and work out a ceasefire, warning no trade deals if fighting continued and lauding both sides' pursuit of peace.
- Thailand agreed in principle to the ceasefire and bilateral dialogue aiming for peace, while humanitarian groups urged protection for civilians amid ongoing hostilities and accusations of banned cluster bomb use.
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Despite threats from US President Donald Trump, the battles between the troops of Thailand and Cambodia continue. However, a new mediation attempt gives hope for a ceasefire: on Monday there will be a meeting in Malaysia.
Thailand and Cambodia today signaled their willingness to negotiate an end to the border dispute following the mediating efforts of US President Donald Trump, while the clashes, which have been going on for a fourth day, have killed at least 34 people and displaced more than 168,000 people. Trump announced on Truth Social on Saturday that he had spoken with the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia and indicated that he would not continue with trade …
Thailand and Cambodia said they were open to talks on a ceasefire in their border conflicts after US President Donald Trump spoke by phone with the leaders of both countries.
Thailand and Cambodia agree to ceasefire talks after Trump steps in, but border clashes persist
SURIN, Thailand (AP) — Thailand and Cambodia on Sunday signaled their readiness to negotiate an end to a deadly border dispute following mediation efforts by U.S. President Donald Trump. The fighting, now in its fourth day, has killed at least 34 people and displaced more than 168,000. Trump posted on Truth Social on Saturday that he spoke to the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia and suggested he would not move forward with trade agreements with …
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