The Cambodian Ministry of Defence and Thailand agreed on the draft Joint Statement during the third Special Cambodia-Thailand General Border Committee meeting. Ceasefire discussions commenced at a border checkpoint in Thailand’s Chanthaburi Province. If successful, a ceasefire declaration is expected to be signed at noon following media reports from Xinhua news agency.
Thailand conducted air strikes on a disputed border area with Cambodia, targeting a Cambodian military position after civilians evacuated. Cambodia’s defence ministry accused Thailand of indiscriminate attacks on civilian homes, resulting in injuries. Recent violence erupted after a previous ceasefire collapsed, leading to casualties and displacements.
The conflict has escalated, affecting the 500-mile frontier shared by the two countries. Cambodia reported air strikes in Banteay Meanchey province, alleging Thai F-16 fighter jets dropped around 40 bombs. Thailand defended the strikes as necessary for controlling Nong Chan village, describing them as precise and successful.
As talks continued at the border, both countries expressed hopes for de-escalation. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul mentioned the possibility of signing a ceasefire agreement once conditions are mutually accepted. The longstanding border dispute, rooted in colonial-era demarcations, has historically led to sporadic violence and casualties.
