Border Tensions Ease as Thailand Agrees to Truce
Thailand has conditionally accepted a ceasefire proposal with Cambodia following days of intense border clashes. The Thai Foreign Ministry confirmed the nation's openness to the Malaysian-mediated truce, while emphasizing any agreement must reflect "the right conditions on the ground."
Ongoing Hostilities Despite Diplomacy
While diplomatic efforts progress, fighting continues along the disputed border region. Thailand accuses Cambodian forces of launching "random attacks" using tanks and rockets, actions described as demonstrating "bad faith" that endanger civilians. Cambodia claims its troops are responding defensively to Thai aggression.
Humanitarian Crisis Unfolding
Thailand has declared a state of emergency across eight border districts and closed six national parks. Approximately 138,000 Thai civilians have been evacuated from conflict zones. On the Cambodian side, a Buddhist pagoda near the border sustained damage from artillery fire.
Historical Context of the Dispute
The current conflict stems from a century-old border demarcation dispute originating from the 1907 Franco-Siamese Treaty. Tensions reignited in February 2025 when Thai soldiers prevented Cambodian tourists from singing their national anthem at the contested Prasat Ta Muen Thom temple. A fatal skirmish on May 28 claimed the life of a Cambodian soldier, setting the stage for the current escalation that began on July 24 after a Thai soldier lost his leg to a landmine.