Thailand and Cambodia agree to second ceasefireReuters, BANGKOKThailand and Cambodia yesterday ended weeks of fierce border clashes with a second ceasefire in the worst fighting in years between the Southeast Asian nations. The ceasefire was holding, Thai Ministry of Defense spokesperson Surasant Kongsiri said about two hours after it went into effect at noon. Cambodian Minister of Defense Tea Seiha, left, shakes hands with his Thai couterpart, Nattaphon Narkphanit, at the General Border Committee Meeting in Chanthaburi Province, Thailand, yesterday. An earlier ceasefire broke down this month, with each side accusing the other of moves that led to clashes. Thailand would also return 18 Cambodian soldiers in its custody since the July clashes if the ceasefire is fully maintained for 72 hours, according to the agreement.

Source: Taipei Times December 27, 2025 17:13 UTC