Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia has continued despite US President Donald Trump saying the two countries had agreed to a ceasefire, highlighting fresh uncertainty over efforts to halt the latest escalation along their disputed border.
Thailand’s Prime Minister said he had told President Trump that any ceasefire would only be possible after Cambodia fully withdrew its forces from contested areas. Bangkok insists Cambodian troops must first pull back before negotiations can move forward, casting doubt on claims that hostilities are about to end.
Cambodian authorities, meanwhile, have accused Thailand of continuing military operations and violating past understandings aimed at easing tensions. Both sides have exchanged blame as clashes persist, raising concerns about a wider escalation.
The renewed fighting comes amid long-standing territorial disputes between the two Southeast Asian neighbours, particularly around border regions near historic temple sites. Previous flare-ups have led to deadly confrontations and diplomatic standoffs.
President Trump said earlier that Washington had engaged both governments and secured assurances of a ceasefire. However, developments on the ground suggest that key conditions remain unresolved, with neither side showing clear signs of de-escalation.
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Regional observers warn that without a mutually agreed withdrawal framework and third-party mediation, the situation could remain volatile despite international pressure for calm.
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