Displaced people walk after receiving food at a temporary shelter amid clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along a disputed border area, in Buriram province, Thailand, (Reuters)
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CNBC TV1827-12-2025, 10:59

Thailand, Cambodia Declare 'Immediate' Ceasefire After Deadly Border Clashes

  • Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an "immediate" ceasefire effective December 27, 2025, ending weeks of deadly border clashes.
  • The conflict resulted in at least 47 deaths and over a million displaced, involving artillery, tanks, drones, and jets.
  • The truce covers all types of weapons, attacks on civilians, and military objectives, with both sides freezing troop movements.
  • Agreements include allowing civilians to return, demining efforts, and combating cybercrime.
  • The dispute stems from a 1907 colonial-era border demarcation over ancient temples, with mediation from ASEAN, US, China, and Malaysia.

Why It Matters: Thailand and Cambodia agree to an immediate ceasefire, aiming to end deadly border clashes and restore peace.

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