Thailand and Cambodia reached an immediate ceasefire agreement after five days of border conflict that killed at least 33 people and displaced tens of thousands. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the cessation of hostilities would begin at midnight following mediation talks. US President Donald Trump's threat to halt tariff negotiations unless fighting stopped pressured both nations into accepting the peace agreement. The century-old territorial dispute had intensified in May when a Cambodian soldier died during clashes. Thailand imposed travel restrictions while Cambodia banned various Thai imports.
The conflict escalated after a Thai soldier lost his leg to a landmine explosion last week. Both armies exchanged gunfire with each side blaming the other for starting the violence. Thai forces claimed control of several Cambodian hills while sustaining artillery bombardments that killed civilians. Cambodia's outgunned military sought the ceasefire as Thai forces advanced with superior firepower. Approximately 140,000 Thai civilians and 135,000 Cambodians required evacuation from border areas during the fighting.
The conflict escalated after a Thai soldier lost his leg to a landmine explosion last week. Both armies exchanged gunfire with each side blaming the other for starting the violence. Thai forces claimed control of several Cambodian hills while sustaining artillery bombardments that killed civilians. Cambodia's outgunned military sought the ceasefire as Thai forces advanced with superior firepower. Approximately 140,000 Thai civilians and 135,000 Cambodians required evacuation from border areas during the fighting.
