Thailand on Tuesday (Jan 6) accused Cambodia of violating the 10-day-old truce between the neighbours, saying that cross-border mortar fire injured its troops. Meanwhile, Phnom Penh claimed that the incident was an accident, adding that there was “no intention to fire into Thai territory” and also injured two of its own soldiers. This comes after the two countries agreed to a fragile truce on December 27 following three weeks of clashes.‘Cambodia has violated the ceasefire,” the Thai army said in a statement on Tuesday, accusing Cambodian forces of firing mortar rounds into its Ubon Ratchathani province. It added that one soldier was wounded by shrapnel.In a statement, Cambodia’s Defence Ministry spokeswoman Lieutenant General Maly Socheata said that the incident, which happened at 7:27 am on Tuesday in Mom Bei, Preah Vihear province, occurred when Cambodian troops were carrying out organisational and orderliness arrangements at their stationed areas within their territory.“At the same time, an explosion occurred from a pile of garbage, resulting in one minor injury and one serious injury to two Cambodian soldiers who were performing their duties at the site,” she said.The Thai army later said in a statement that the Cambodian side contacted a Thai military unit and claimed that “there was no intention to fire into Thai territory” and that “the incident was caused by an operational error by Cambodian personnel.”The Thai army said that it warned Cambodia to exercise caution, stressing that a similar incident in future would attract retaliation.The explosion happened near a frontier region known as the Emerald Triangle, where the borders of Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos meet, Socheata added. She did not mention the allegation of a strike by Thailand but said that border coordination teams from both nations addressed the incident.The fresh clashes between Thailand and Cambodia were triggered last year after a Thai soldier was injured by a landmine, allegedly placed near the disputed border area by Cambodia, in November. Cambodia denied the claims, but the Thai soldier died later, prompting Thailand to launch an air strike, triggering the recent clashes.

Thailand accused Cambodia of violating a 10-day-old truce after mortar fire injured a Thai soldier. Cambodia called it an accident, denied targeting Thailand and said two of its own soldiers were hurt. The incident occurred near the Emerald Triangle border area.

Thailand on Tuesday (Jan 6) accused Cambodia of violating the 10-day-old truce between the neighbours, saying that cross-border mortar fire injured its troops. Meanwhile, Phnom Penh claimed that the incident was an accident, adding that there was “no intention to fire into Thai territory” and also injured two of its own soldiers. This comes after the two countries agreed to a fragile truce on December 27 following three weeks of clashes. ‘Cambodia has violated the ceasefire,” the Thai army said in a statement on Tuesday, accusing Cambodian forces of firing mortar rounds into its Ubon Ratchathani province. It added that one soldier was wounded by shrapnel. In a statement, Cambodia’s Defence Ministry spokeswoman Lieutenant General Maly Socheata said that the incident, which happened at 7:27 am on Tuesday in Mom Bei, Preah Vihear province, occurred when Cambodian troops were carrying out organisational and orderliness arrangements at their stationed areas within their territory. “At the same time, an explosion occurred from a pile of garbage, resulting in one minor injury and one serious injury to two Cambodian soldiers who were performing their duties at the site,” she said. The Thai army later said in a statement that the Cambodian side contacted a Thai military unit and claimed that “there was no intention to fire into Thai territory” and that “the incident was caused by an operational error by Cambodian personnel.” The Thai army said that it warned Cambodia to exercise caution, stressing that a similar incident in future would attract retaliation. The explosion happened near a frontier region known as the Emerald Triangle, where the borders of Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos meet, Socheata added. She did not mention the allegation of a strike by Thailand but said that border coordination teams from both nations addressed the incident. The fresh clashes between Thailand and Cambodia were triggered last year after a Thai soldier was injured by a landmine, allegedly placed near the disputed border area by Cambodia, in November. Cambodia denied the claims, but the Thai soldier died later, prompting Thailand to launch an air strike, triggering the recent clashes.

Thailand accused Cambodia of violating a 10-day-old truce after mortar fire injured a Thai soldier. Cambodia called it an accident, denied targeting Thailand and said two of its own soldiers were hurt. The incident occurred near the Emerald Triangle border area.

‘Pile of garbage exploded’: Cambodia justifies after Thailand alleges ceasefire violation

Thailand's military has accused Cambodia of violating a newly signed ceasefire agreement, following weeks of deadly border clashes that displaced nearly one million people. The Royal Thai Army claims that over 250 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were detected flying across the border from Cambodia late Sunday (December 28) night, just days after the ceasefire was put into effect.&nbsp;The ceasefire, which began on Saturday (December 27) at noon local time (05:00 GMT), was hailed as a significant breakthrough after intense negotiations between the two countries, with diplomatic backing from China and the United States. Both sides agreed to halt military reinforcements, freeze the current positions along the border, and allow civilians to safely return to their homes.&nbsp;However, Thailand's military statement on Monday described Cambodia’s actions as "provocation" and a breach of the agreed-upon measures to reduce tensions. The army emphasised that such activities were inconsistent with the terms of the ceasefire. Furthermore, it warned that Thailand might reconsider the release of 18 Cambodian soldiers detained in Thailand since July, depending on the continuation of these violations. Cambodia, on the other hand, downplayed the incident. Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn called the drone sightings a "small issue" and suggested both sides had witnessed similar activities along the border.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-houston-we-have-a-problem-did-the-lady-bird-lake-killer-move-to-houston-social-media-thinks-so-1767017832819">'HOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEM!' Did the ‘lady bird lake killer’ move to Houston? Social media thinks so</a>&nbsp;The situation escalates just hours after both China and the United States praised the ceasefire. China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi called it a "hard-won" peace agreement, while US President Donald Trump also praised the quick resolution. The dispute between the two countries has historical roots, stretching back more than a century. This recent flare-up began earlier in the year when Cambodian women sang patriotic songs at a disputed temple.&nbsp;&nbsp;Tensions further intensified when a Cambodian soldier was killed during clashes in May, leading to five days of heavy fighting that resulted in numerous deaths and thousands of displaced civilians. A fragile ceasefire had been agreed upon in July and formalised in October, but it collapsed earlier this month when fresh skirmishes broke out. Both countries blamed each other for the ceasefire’s failure.

Thailand accuses Cambodia of violating ceasefire with drone activity along border

Thailand's military has accused Cambodia of violating a newly signed ceasefire agreement, following weeks of deadly border clashes that displaced nearly one million people. The Royal Thai Army claims that over 250 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were detected flying across the border from Cambodia late Sunday (December 28) night, just days after the ceasefire was put into effect. The ceasefire, which began on Saturday (December 27) at noon local time (05:00 GMT), was hailed as a significant breakthrough after intense negotiations between the two countries, with diplomatic backing from China and the United States. Both sides agreed to halt military reinforcements, freeze the current positions along the border, and allow civilians to safely return to their homes. However, Thailand's military statement on Monday described Cambodia’s actions as "provocation" and a breach of the agreed-upon measures to reduce tensions. The army emphasised that such activities were inconsistent with the terms of the ceasefire. Furthermore, it warned that Thailand might reconsider the release of 18 Cambodian soldiers detained in Thailand since July, depending on the continuation of these violations. Cambodia, on the other hand, downplayed the incident. Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn called the drone sightings a "small issue" and suggested both sides had witnessed similar activities along the border. Also Read: 'HOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEM!' Did the ‘lady bird lake killer’ move to Houston? Social media thinks so The situation escalates just hours after both China and the United States praised the ceasefire. China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi called it a "hard-won" peace agreement, while US President Donald Trump also praised the quick resolution. The dispute between the two countries has historical roots, stretching back more than a century. This recent flare-up began earlier in the year when Cambodian women sang patriotic songs at a disputed temple. Tensions further intensified when a Cambodian soldier was killed during clashes in May, leading to five days of heavy fighting that resulted in numerous deaths and thousands of displaced civilians. A fragile ceasefire had been agreed upon in July and formalised in October, but it collapsed earlier this month when fresh skirmishes broke out. Both countries blamed each other for the ceasefire’s failure.

Thailand’s Army accuses Cambodia of violating a ceasefire by deploying drones along the border, threatening the fragile peace after weeks of deadly clashes

Despite the ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia agreed on Saturday (Dec 27), displaced people at a Thai university-turned-shelter, Kanlaya Somjettana, are reluctant to go home even after a truce halted weeks of border clashes with Cambodia, fearing the violence may not be over.She said some people forced to flee the fighting began returning home on Sunday, a day after the ceasefire was announced, but many evacuees on both sides of the border preferred waiting for an official word that it was safe.<h2>Lack of trust</h2>Some cited a lack of trust that the neighbouring country would respect the truce, after previous ones had been broken."I really hope this ceasefire will last long and we can return home," 21-year-old homemaker Kanlaya told AFP from the university campus in Thailand's Surin city."But I will not go back home as long as authorities do not confirm that it is safe," she said, adding that the evacuation centre was now less crowded, although hundreds remained there.On the Cambodian side, 35-year-old So Choeun said she expected to give birth within days and hoped to then take her baby home, about one kilometre (0.6 miles) from the border.But not yet, said the woman sheltering with family under makeshift tents at a Buddhist pagoda in Banteay Meanchey province."Despite the ceasefire, we dare not return home yet. We are still frightened," she told AFP."We will wait to see the situation for a few days, if it will stay calm."<h2>Day-old ceasefire holds</h2>Officials on both sides said the day-old ceasefire was holding on Sunday, but for most areas, there has been no all-clear notice just yet.The truce follows three weeks of renewed cross-border fighting that killed at least 47 people and displaced more than a million on both sides.A previous round in the decades-old conflict -- five days of fighting in July -- killed dozens before a truce was brokered, and then broken.Many of those displaced by the latest violence had evacuated in July, too.Rice and cassava farmer Saichon Wongpitak said she could not afford to wait any longer, planning to return to her home in Thailand's Sisaket province on Sunday afternoon."I talked to our neighbour who said there was no gunfire since yesterday," Saichon, 38, told AFP, adding that her family would evacuate again if necessary."We have fear... but we have jobs to do at home, we have cattle at home, we have our farm," she said.Saichon said she was glad to hear of the truce, but did not expect it to last long "before Cambodia starts a new round of fighting"."I live on the border and what I have learned is not to trust Cambodia," she said.<h2>‘They can fight again at any time’</h2>Under the truce, the two countries agreed to cease fire, freeze troop movements and allow civilians living in border areas to return home as soon as possible, while Thailand was to return 18 Cambodian soldiers captured in July within 72 hours.Kot Ngik, 43, from another camp for displaced people in Cambodia's Banteay Meanchey, said she was thankful for the truce since it may allow children to soon return to school.But "we don't trust the Thai military yet", she said."At this point, we are not sure about the situation. They can fight again at any time."While many evacuees, including Kot Ngik, were still too fearful to leave shelters, So Choeun said the ceasefire at least offered some hope."Yesterday morning, I could hear loud bangs, but I have not heard it since 12:00 pm yesterday," she said.“This is a good sign.”

The truce follows three weeks of renewed cross-border fighting that killed at least 47 people and displaced more than a million on both sides.

Despite the ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia agreed on Saturday (Dec 27), displaced people at a Thai university-turned-shelter, Kanlaya Somjettana, are reluctant to go home even after a truce halted weeks of border clashes with Cambodia, fearing the violence may not be over. She said some people forced to flee the fighting began returning home on Sunday, a day after the ceasefire was announced, but many evacuees on both sides of the border preferred waiting for an official word that it was safe. Lack of trust Some cited a lack of trust that the neighbouring country would respect the truce, after previous ones had been broken. "I really hope this ceasefire will last long and we can return home," 21-year-old homemaker Kanlaya told AFP from the university campus in Thailand's Surin city. "But I will not go back home as long as authorities do not confirm that it is safe," she said, adding that the evacuation centre was now less crowded, although hundreds remained there. On the Cambodian side, 35-year-old So Choeun said she expected to give birth within days and hoped to then take her baby home, about one kilometre (0.6 miles) from the border. But not yet, said the woman sheltering with family under makeshift tents at a Buddhist pagoda in Banteay Meanchey province. "Despite the ceasefire, we dare not return home yet. We are still frightened," she told AFP. "We will wait to see the situation for a few days, if it will stay calm." Day-old ceasefire holds Officials on both sides said the day-old ceasefire was holding on Sunday, but for most areas, there has been no all-clear notice just yet. The truce follows three weeks of renewed cross-border fighting that killed at least 47 people and displaced more than a million on both sides. A previous round in the decades-old conflict -- five days of fighting in July -- killed dozens before a truce was brokered, and then broken. Many of those displaced by the latest violence had evacuated in July, too. Rice and cassava farmer Saichon Wongpitak said she could not afford to wait any longer, planning to return to her home in Thailand's Sisaket province on Sunday afternoon. "I talked to our neighbour who said there was no gunfire since yesterday," Saichon, 38, told AFP, adding that her family would evacuate again if necessary. "We have fear... but we have jobs to do at home, we have cattle at home, we have our farm," she said. Saichon said she was glad to hear of the truce, but did not expect it to last long "before Cambodia starts a new round of fighting". "I live on the border and what I have learned is not to trust Cambodia," she said. ‘They can fight again at any time’ Under the truce, the two countries agreed to cease fire, freeze troop movements and allow civilians living in border areas to return home as soon as possible, while Thailand was to return 18 Cambodian soldiers captured in July within 72 hours. Kot Ngik, 43, from another camp for displaced people in Cambodia's Banteay Meanchey, said she was thankful for the truce since it may allow children to soon return to school. But "we don't trust the Thai military yet", she said. "At this point, we are not sure about the situation. They can fight again at any time." While many evacuees, including Kot Ngik, were still too fearful to leave shelters, So Choeun said the ceasefire at least offered some hope. "Yesterday morning, I could hear loud bangs, but I have not heard it since 12:00 pm yesterday," she said. “This is a good sign.”

The truce follows three weeks of renewed cross-border fighting that killed at least 47 people and displaced more than a million on both sides.

Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire: Locals fear returning home despite border truce

Thailand and Cambodia on Saturday (Dec 27) announced that they have agreed to an “immediate” ceasefire, ending weeks of deadly border clashes, the two countries said in a joint statement. This comes after a long-standing border conflict was reignited between the neighbours earlier this month, breaching an earlier truce brokered by US President Donald Trump. According to official counts, at least 47 people have been killed, while about a million were displaced.Both sides have agreed to freeze the movement of troops and allow civilians living in the border regions to return to their homes as soon as possible, the statement said. The ceasefire will go into effect at 12:00 pm (5 am GMT), ending the conflict over a smattering of ancient temples in disputed zones along the two countries' shared frontier. Thailand and Cambodia also agreed to cooperate on demining efforts and combating cybercrime.“Both sides agree to an immediate ceasefire after the time of signature of this Joint Statement with effect from 12:00 hours noon (local time) on 27 December 2025, involving all types of weapons, including attacks on civilians, civilian objects and infrastructures, and military objectives of either side, in all cases and all areas,” said the statement signed by the defence ministers of the two countries.This comes three days after foreign ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which includes Thailand and Cambodia as members, announced a crisis meeting.&nbsp;The United States, China, and Malaysia had also pushed for the neighbours to resume the ceasefire. Earlier in July, the three countries brokered a truce between Thailand and Cambodia following a five-day military conflict, but the ceasefire was short-lived. The July clashes resulted in the deaths of dozens before the truce came into effect.The conflict stems from a dispute over territory over the colonial-era demarcation of their 800-kilometre (500-mile) border, where ancient temples are claimed by both sides.&nbsp;In the latest clashes, at least 25 Thai soldiers and one civilian were killed, while Cambodia said that 21 civilians were killed on its side.

Thailand, Cambodia agree to ‘immediate ceasefire’ ending weeks of deadly border clashes

Thailand and Cambodia on Saturday (Dec 27) announced that they have agreed to an “immediate” ceasefire, ending weeks of deadly border clashes, the two countries said in a joint statement. This comes after a long-standing border conflict was reignited between the neighbours earlier this month, breaching an earlier truce brokered by US President Donald Trump. According to official counts, at least 47 people have been killed, while about a million were displaced. Both sides have agreed to freeze the movement of troops and allow civilians living in the border regions to return to their homes as soon as possible, the statement said. The ceasefire will go into effect at 12:00 pm (5 am GMT), ending the conflict over a smattering of ancient temples in disputed zones along the two countries' shared frontier. Thailand and Cambodia also agreed to cooperate on demining efforts and combating cybercrime. “Both sides agree to an immediate ceasefire after the time of signature of this Joint Statement with effect from 12:00 hours noon (local time) on 27 December 2025, involving all types of weapons, including attacks on civilians, civilian objects and infrastructures, and military objectives of either side, in all cases and all areas,” said the statement signed by the defence ministers of the two countries. This comes three days after foreign ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which includes Thailand and Cambodia as members, announced a crisis meeting. The United States, China, and Malaysia had also pushed for the neighbours to resume the ceasefire. Earlier in July, the three countries brokered a truce between Thailand and Cambodia following a five-day military conflict, but the ceasefire was short-lived. The July clashes resulted in the deaths of dozens before the truce came into effect. The conflict stems from a dispute over territory over the colonial-era demarcation of their 800-kilometre (500-mile) border, where ancient temples are claimed by both sides. In the latest clashes, at least 25 Thai soldiers and one civilian were killed, while Cambodia said that 21 civilians were killed on its side.

Thailand, Cambodia agree to ‘immediate ceasefire’ ending weeks of deadly border clashes

Thailand, Cambodia agree to ‘immediate’ ceasefire, ending weeks of deadly border clashes

The United States hopes a renewed ceasefire will be reached by early next week to end clashes between Thai and Cambodian forces, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday."We are working hard to push everybody back to compliance. And we are cautiously optimistic that we can get there by Monday or Tuesday of next week," Rubio told journalists.Foreign ministers of the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN are set to meet on Monday in Kuala Lumpur, where they will discuss the crisis.Rubio spoke Thursday by telephone with Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow and said the administration would hold further conversations over the weekend.President Donald Trump had earlier this year claimed victory after he pressed for an earlier ceasefire, placing Thailand and Cambodia on a list of wars he said he solved."Both sides have made commitments in writing that they signed," Rubio said."Those commitments today are not being kept as a result of both sides claiming grievances against one another, and so the work now is to bring them back to the table."He defended the administration's record, saying that its diplomacy "actually did stop fighting" although it has since resumed.The conflict stems from a territorial dispute over the colonial-era demarcation of their 800-kilometer (500-mile) border and a smattering of ancient temple ruins situated on the frontier.The renewed fighting this month has killed at least 21 people in Thailand and 18 in Cambodia, while displacing more than 800,000 people, officials said.

Rubio spoke Thursday by telephone with Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow and said the administration would hold further conversations over the weekend.

The United States hopes a renewed ceasefire will be reached by early next week to end clashes between Thai and Cambodian forces, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday. "We are working hard to push everybody back to compliance. And we are cautiously optimistic that we can get there by Monday or Tuesday of next week," Rubio told journalists. Foreign ministers of the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN are set to meet on Monday in Kuala Lumpur, where they will discuss the crisis. Rubio spoke Thursday by telephone with Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow and said the administration would hold further conversations over the weekend. President Donald Trump had earlier this year claimed victory after he pressed for an earlier ceasefire, placing Thailand and Cambodia on a list of wars he said he solved. "Both sides have made commitments in writing that they signed," Rubio said. "Those commitments today are not being kept as a result of both sides claiming grievances against one another, and so the work now is to bring them back to the table." He defended the administration's record, saying that its diplomacy "actually did stop fighting" although it has since resumed. The conflict stems from a territorial dispute over the colonial-era demarcation of their 800-kilometer (500-mile) border and a smattering of ancient temple ruins situated on the frontier. The renewed fighting this month has killed at least 21 people in Thailand and 18 in Cambodia, while displacing more than 800,000 people, officials said.

Rubio spoke Thursday by telephone with Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow and said the administration would hold further conversations over the weekend.

Thailand, Cambodia will restore truce on Mon or Tue: Marco Rubio

US President Donald Trump on Friday (Dec 12) said that the Prime Ministers of Thailand and Cambodia agreed to halt fighting after days of deadly border clashes. Trump announced the truce on his social media platform &nbsp;Truth Social, after speaking with both leaders over the phone. Earlier in the day, the Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said that he told the US president that Cambodia is at fault for the recent border clashes, hinting that Bangonk was willing to halt the clashes.&nbsp;"I had a very good conversation this morning with the Prime Minister of Thailand, Anutin Charnvirakul, and the Prime Minister of Cambodia, Hun Manet, concerning the very unfortunate reawakening of their long-running War. They have agreed to CEASE all shooting effective this evening, and go back to the original Peace Accord made with me, and them, with the help of the Great Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim," Trump said in a post on Truth Social, referring to an agreement reached in October.&nbsp;"The roadside bomb that originally killed and wounded numerous Thai Soldiers was an accident, but Thailand nevertheless retaliated very strongly. Both Countries are ready for PEACE and continued Trade with the United States of America", he added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/is-trump-planning-core-5-superclub-with-india-as-an-alternative-to-g7-sidelining-europe-1765552327790">Is Trump planning Core-5 superclub with India as alternative to G7, sidelining Europe?</a>&nbsp;Hailing the Malaysian president for his contribution in brokering the true Trump said, "It is my honour to work with Anutin and Hun in resolving what could have evolved into a major War between two otherwise wonderful and prosperous Countries! I would also like to thank the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim, for his assistance in this very important matter". Fighting between the two Southeast Asian neighbours this week has killed at least 20 people and displaced nearly half a million on both sides of their disputed border. Trump, who earlier claimed credit for brokering a truce in July that halted a previous flare-up, said he would speak with both leaders to “get that one back on track.”&nbsp;In July, fighting erupted between Thai and Cambodian troops over five days, with 43 people killed and 300,000 displaced in the worst clashes along the border in a decade. Donald Trump oversaw the signing of a ceasefire agreement between the two nations in Malaysia this October, after the US president previously threatened to withhold trade privileges from the two countries unless they stopped fighting.&nbsp;The border dispute dates back centuries, originating from maps drawn when Cambodia was under French colonial rule and which Thailand says are inaccurate. A scattering of temples along the border is claimed by both sides. The ownership of the Preah Vihear Temple and surrounding areas became a major cause of friction between the two countries. Tensions have escalated over territorial claims, especially after the UNESCO designation of the temple in 2008. Periodic clashes, including skirmishes and the death of villagers, have led to diplomatic and military standoffs.

Fighting between the two Southeast Asian neighbours this week has killed at least 20 people and displaced nearly half a million on both sides of their disputed border.

US President Donald Trump on Friday (Dec 12) said that the Prime Ministers of Thailand and Cambodia agreed to halt fighting after days of deadly border clashes. Trump announced the truce on his social media platform Truth Social, after speaking with both leaders over the phone. Earlier in the day, the Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said that he told the US president that Cambodia is at fault for the recent border clashes, hinting that Bangonk was willing to halt the clashes. "I had a very good conversation this morning with the Prime Minister of Thailand, Anutin Charnvirakul, and the Prime Minister of Cambodia, Hun Manet, concerning the very unfortunate reawakening of their long-running War. They have agreed to CEASE all shooting effective this evening, and go back to the original Peace Accord made with me, and them, with the help of the Great Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim," Trump said in a post on Truth Social, referring to an agreement reached in October. "The roadside bomb that originally killed and wounded numerous Thai Soldiers was an accident, but Thailand nevertheless retaliated very strongly. Both Countries are ready for PEACE and continued Trade with the United States of America", he added. Also Read: Is Trump planning Core-5 superclub with India as alternative to G7, sidelining Europe? Hailing the Malaysian president for his contribution in brokering the true Trump said, "It is my honour to work with Anutin and Hun in resolving what could have evolved into a major War between two otherwise wonderful and prosperous Countries! I would also like to thank the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim, for his assistance in this very important matter". Fighting between the two Southeast Asian neighbours this week has killed at least 20 people and displaced nearly half a million on both sides of their disputed border. Trump, who earlier claimed credit for brokering a truce in July that halted a previous flare-up, said he would speak with both leaders to “get that one back on track.” In July, fighting erupted between Thai and Cambodian troops over five days, with 43 people killed and 300,000 displaced in the worst clashes along the border in a decade. Donald Trump oversaw the signing of a ceasefire agreement between the two nations in Malaysia this October, after the US president previously threatened to withhold trade privileges from the two countries unless they stopped fighting. The border dispute dates back centuries, originating from maps drawn when Cambodia was under French colonial rule and which Thailand says are inaccurate. A scattering of temples along the border is claimed by both sides. The ownership of the Preah Vihear Temple and surrounding areas became a major cause of friction between the two countries. Tensions have escalated over territorial claims, especially after the UNESCO designation of the temple in 2008. Periodic clashes, including skirmishes and the death of villagers, have led to diplomatic and military standoffs.

Fighting between the two Southeast Asian neighbours this week has killed at least 20 people and displaced nearly half a million on both sides of their disputed border.

Trump announces ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, says both leaders agreed to uphold October peace agreement

Thailand launched fresh air strikes against Cambodia on Monday (Dec 8), the Thai army said, as both sides blamed each other for border clashes in which a Thai soldier was killed. This comes after US President Donald Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim brokered a peace agreement between the two neighbours in October.&nbsp;Earlier the same day, Thai Army spokesman Winthai Suvaree said in a statement that Cambodian troops fired on Thai forces in Ubon Ratchathani province, following which “the Army received reports that Thai soldiers were attacked with supporting fire weapons, resulting in one soldier killed and four wounded.” He added that Thailand had begun “using aircraft to strike military targets in several areas” to suppress attacks by Cambodian forces.&nbsp;&nbsp;Cambodia’s defence ministry spokeswoman Maly Socheata confirmed that attacks targeting their forces launched by Thai forces in the border provinces of Preah Vihear and Oddar Meanchey early Monday morning. She also accused Thailand of “firing multiple shots with tanks at Tamone Thom temple” and other areas near Preah Vihear temple. She added that Cambodia did not retaliate.&nbsp;Cambodian spokesman for the Oddar Meanchey provincial administration, Met Measpheakdey, said that gunfire was reported in the areas of the centuries-old temples of Tamone Thom and Ta Krabei, adding that a “number of villagers who live near the border are fleeing to safety.”&nbsp;Meanwhile, the Second Army Region of Thailand stated that about 35,000 people were evacuated from areas along the border since fresh clashes broke out. On Sunday (Dec 8), both sides reported brief fighting after which Thailand’s military said two soldiers were injured. The Thai army also accused Cambodia of firing BM-21 rockets towards civilian areas in Buri Ram province, although no casualties were reported.&nbsp;Earlier this year, five days of military conflict erupted between the two neighbours, killing 43 people and displacing around 300,000 people. In October this year, Trump co-signed a joint declaration between Thailand and Cambodia with China and Malaysia at the ASEAN summit. However, the truce was broken last month when several Thai soldiers were wounded following a landmine blast.

This comes after US President Donald Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim brokered a peace agreement between the two neighbours in October.

Thailand launched fresh air strikes against Cambodia on Monday (Dec 8), the Thai army said, as both sides blamed each other for border clashes in which a Thai soldier was killed. This comes after US President Donald Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim brokered a peace agreement between the two neighbours in October. Earlier the same day, Thai Army spokesman Winthai Suvaree said in a statement that Cambodian troops fired on Thai forces in Ubon Ratchathani province, following which “the Army received reports that Thai soldiers were attacked with supporting fire weapons, resulting in one soldier killed and four wounded.” He added that Thailand had begun “using aircraft to strike military targets in several areas” to suppress attacks by Cambodian forces. Cambodia’s defence ministry spokeswoman Maly Socheata confirmed that attacks targeting their forces launched by Thai forces in the border provinces of Preah Vihear and Oddar Meanchey early Monday morning. She also accused Thailand of “firing multiple shots with tanks at Tamone Thom temple” and other areas near Preah Vihear temple. She added that Cambodia did not retaliate. Cambodian spokesman for the Oddar Meanchey provincial administration, Met Measpheakdey, said that gunfire was reported in the areas of the centuries-old temples of Tamone Thom and Ta Krabei, adding that a “number of villagers who live near the border are fleeing to safety.” Meanwhile, the Second Army Region of Thailand stated that about 35,000 people were evacuated from areas along the border since fresh clashes broke out. On Sunday (Dec 8), both sides reported brief fighting after which Thailand’s military said two soldiers were injured. The Thai army also accused Cambodia of firing BM-21 rockets towards civilian areas in Buri Ram province, although no casualties were reported. Earlier this year, five days of military conflict erupted between the two neighbours, killing 43 people and displacing around 300,000 people. In October this year, Trump co-signed a joint declaration between Thailand and Cambodia with China and Malaysia at the ASEAN summit. However, the truce was broken last month when several Thai soldiers were wounded following a landmine blast.

This comes after US President Donald Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim brokered a peace agreement between the two neighbours in October.

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