Thailand and Cambodia Agree to Renew Ceasefire Amid Escalating Border Clashes

Thai and Cambodian leaders have agreed to renew a ceasefire after recent deadly clashes threatened to unravel a previous peace deal brokered earlier this year.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced the agreement on Friday, following separate calls with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet.

"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 stated on his Truth Social platform.

The original ceasefire, established in July and formalized in October during a regional meeting in Malaysia attended by Trump, had been under strain due to ongoing propaganda and minor cross-border incidents.

The conflict's roots trace back to longstanding territorial disputes, particularly over areas like the Preah Vihear temple, stemming from a 1907 colonial-era map and a 1962 International Court of Justice ruling favoring Cambodia.

Recent escalations saw Thailand conducting airstrikes on what it identified as military targets, while Cambodia deployed BM-21 rocket launchers. These actions resulted in casualties and damage to border communities.

Trump emphasized the significance of the renewed truce, stating, "It is my Honor to work with Anutin and Hun in resolving what could have evolved into a major War between two otherwise wonderful and prosperous Countries!"

As of now, Thai and Cambodian officials have not provided immediate comments on the renewed ceasefire agreement.