Thailand and Cambodia have announced an immediate ceasefire in their border conflict, according to a joint statement signed by the defense ministers of the two countries. The truce comes into effect from noon (local time) this Friday (27).
The territorial conflict between the two Southeast Asian neighbors further intensified this month and has already resulted in the deaths of more than 40 people, in addition to the displacement of around a million people, according to official data.
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The conflict has its origins in an old impasse over the demarcation of the roughly 800-kilometer border, established during the French colonial period. The controversy also concerns the ownership of several ancient temples located along the demarcation zone between the two countries.
— Both parties agree to an immediate ceasefire upon signing this joint declaration, which will come into force on December 27, 2025 at noon, — the document states.
The agreement also provides that civilians living in affected border areas can return to their homes “as quickly as possible, without obstacles and in complete safety and dignity”.
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Among the agreed measures are the maintenance of current military positions, demining of neighboring areas, police cooperation in the fight against cybercrime and the release, by Bangkok, of 18 Cambodian soldiers after 72 hours of effective ceasefire.
According to the latest official figures, at least 47 people have died during the last three weeks of clashes, 26 on the Thai side and 21 on the Cambodian side.
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