Thailand and Cambodia Seek Resolution Amid Escalating Border Conflict

Mon Dec 22 2025 16:21:32 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

In the wake of renewed hostilities that have resulted in significant casualties and displacement, Thailand and Cambodia are set to meet next week to discuss the possibility of reviving a ceasefire agreement.

Thailand's Foreign Minister confirmed that officials from both countries will convene in the coming week to explore a ceasefire, following nearly three weeks of violent clashes along their shared border. The ongoing conflict has led to the deaths of at least 41 individuals and displaced nearly one million people. The prospects of calming the ongoing violence hinge on upcoming discussions between military leaders from both nations.

Officials from Thailand and Cambodia will meet next week to discuss the possibility of reviving a ceasefire, Thailand's foreign minister said, as deadly border clashes entered a third week.

Both countries had signed a ceasefire earlier in July, brokered by US President Donald Trump. But fighting broke out again earlier this month, with both sides blaming each other.

Top officials from both countries met at a summit in Malaysia on Monday, marking their first face-to-face meeting since the resurgence of hostilities. Thailand's Foreign Minister expressed that the previous ceasefire was 'rushed', a sentiment echoed by the ongoing humanitarian crisis unfolding along the border.

He noted the need to carefully formulate a ceasefire that reflects the reality on the ground to ensure adherence. A specific meeting of military officials from both Thailand and Cambodia is set for December 24, necessary before any ceasefire agreement can be reached. As of now, Cambodia remains silent on the outcomes of these discussions.

The latest conflict has claimed at least 41 lives and displaced around one million individuals, intensifying fears over regional stability. Recent confrontations have included the use of artillery fire and air strikes along their extensive 800 km border.

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has urged prompt attention to the situation, emphasizing its broader implications while the US and China actively engage as mediators to foster a resolution.

Historical tensions trace back over a century between Thailand and Cambodia, with this most recent series of clashes leading to severe humanitarian consequences. An urgent and effective diplomatic effort is now crucial in restoring peace and stabilizing the affected communities.