Thailand and Cambodia agree to unconditional ceasefire

End to five days of clashes
After five days of intense border clashes, Thailand and Cambodia agreed to halt fighting, with Malaysia mediating the resolution. The ceasefire takes effect from midnight GMT on Monday.

Three hours of negotiations
Following three hours of dialogue, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim confirmed that both parties had accepted the ceasefire terms, to begin on July 28.

A step toward peace
In a joint statement, the Malaysian, Cambodian, and Thai leaders described the deal as a crucial first step in de-escalating tensions and restoring peace and security in the region.

Malaysia leads ASEAN mediation
Malaysia played the lead role in the negotiations, holding the rotating presidency of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which includes both Cambodia and Thailand.

36 dead, nearly 300,000 displaced
Since clashes began last Thursday, artillery and air strikes have killed at least 36 people and displaced nearly 300,000 individuals from the conflict zone.

Blame and mistrust before talks
Before negotiations commenced, both nations accused each other of sparking the violence and questioned each other’s credibility, with international players like China and the United States observing closely.

Thailand’s response
Thai Acting Prime Minister Bhumtham Wishayachai praised Malaysia’s mediation, also crediting China and U.S. President Donald Trump, stating that both countries had committed to honoring the ceasefire in good faith.

Cambodia sees path to normalcy
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manit welcomed the ceasefire as a step toward normal relations, emphasizing that the proposed solutions laid the groundwork for rebuilding ties.

Casualties and evacuations
The official death toll includes 23 Thais—nine of them soldiers—and 13 Cambodians, including five soldiers. Bangkok reported the evacuation of over 138,000 Thai citizens, while Phnom Penh confirmed over 140,000 Cambodians displaced.