Thailand and Cambodia Agree to Immediate Ceasefire After Deadly Border Clashes

PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia – July 28, 2025 — Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire beginning midnight Monday, following five days of deadly border clashes that displaced over 300,000 people and left at least 36 dead.

The breakthrough came after intense diplomatic mediation led by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, supported by the United States and China. The agreement was announced in Putrajaya after hours of talks between Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thailand’s acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.

“This is a vital first step towards de-escalation and the restoration of peace,” Anwar said, offering to deploy observers to monitor the truce’s implementation.

Tensions flared last week over a decades-old border dispute, escalating into heavy artillery exchanges and airstrikes. Accusations flew between both sides over civilian casualties and landmine incidents, pushing regional peace to the brink.

U.S. President Donald Trump played a key role in brokering the ceasefire, threatening to withhold trade deals unless both countries halted hostilities. Cambodian and Thai leaders thanked Trump, while the White House claimed credit, with spokesperson Karoline Leavitt declaring, “Give him the Nobel Peace Prize!”

Despite skepticism, both governments expressed a willingness to rebuild trust. “We agreed that the fighting will stop immediately,” said Hun Manet. Thai leader Phumtham added the truce would be implemented “in good faith.”

Meanwhile, displaced residents remain in shelters, longing for a return to normal life. “I want them to cease firing so I can go home,” said Nong Ngarmsri, a mother in Thailand’s Sisaket province.

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