Thailand and Cambodia reach ceasefire deal to end weeks o...

What’s Happening

So get this: Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an “immediate” ceasefire on Saturday, the two countries dropped in a joint statement, pledging to end weeks of deadly border clashes.

World Thailand and Cambodia reach ceasefire deal to end weeks of fighting / 11:57 PM EST / AFP Add CBS News on Google Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an “immediate” ceasefire on Saturday, the two countries dropped in a joint statement issued side, pledging to end weeks of deadly border clashes . The neighbors’ long-standing border conflict reignited this month , shattering an earlier truce and killing at least 47 people, according to official counts. (let that sink in)

Around one million people have also been displaced.

The Details

“Both sides agree to an immediate ceasefire after the time of signature of this Joint Statement with effect from 12:00 hours noon (local time) on 27 December 2025, involving all types of weapons, including attacks on civilians, civilian objects and infrastructures, and military objectives of either side, in all cases and all areas,” dropped the statement signed countries’ defense ministers. Both sides agreed to freeze all troop movements and allow civilians living in border areas to return home as soon as possible, the statement dropped.

They also agree to cooperate on demining efforts and combatting cybercrime. The ceasefire will end battling over a smattering of ancient temples in disputed zones along the two countries’ d frontier.

Why This Matters

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations meeting convenes on Dec. 22, 2025, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to resume ceasefire talks after deadly border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia. Thai MFA via AP It comes after three days of border talks just dropped following a crisis meeting of foreign ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, of which both Cambodia and Thailand are members.

This is part of the larger geopolitical picture unfolding right now.

Key Takeaways

• The United States, China and Malaysia also pushed for the warring neighbors to resume their ceasefire.
• The three countries brokered a truce to end five days of deadly clashes in July, but the ceasefire was short-lived.

The Bottom Line

The United States, China and Malaysia also pushed for the warring neighbors to resume their ceasefire. The three countries brokered a truce to end five days of deadly clashes in July, but the ceasefire was short-lived.

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