Thailand and Cambodia Agree to Immediate Ceasefire After Weeks of Border Clashes

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate ceasefire, effective from 12:00 PM local time on December 27, 2025. The agreement, signed by the defense ministers of both countries, aims to halt weeks of intense border clashes that have resulted in at least 47 fatalities and displaced over a million people.

The joint statement specifies that the truce applies to "all types of weapons, including attacks on civilians, civilian objects and infrastructure, and military objectives of either side, in all cases and all areas." Both nations have committed to freezing all troop movements and facilitating the return of civilians to border areas as soon as possible.

Additionally, the agreement includes provisions for cooperation on demining efforts and combating cybercrime. Thailand has agreed to repatriate 18 Cambodian soldiers held since July, contingent upon the ceasefire holding for 72 hours.

This ceasefire follows a previous truce brokered in July, which was formalized in October but collapsed earlier this month, leading to renewed hostilities. Both sides have accused each other of initiating the recent clashes.

The international community, including the United States, China, and Malaysia, has been actively involved in mediating the conflict. The current agreement is seen as a critical step toward restoring peace and stability along the Thailand-Cambodia border.