Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate ceasefire to end weeks of intense fighting along their disputed border, the two countries announced in a joint statement on Saturday.The ceasefire took effect at 12:00 noon local time on December 27, 2025, and covers all forms of military action, including attacks on civilians, infrastructure, and military targets. Both sides also agreed to freeze troop movements, allow displaced civilians to return home, and cooperate on demining and cybercrime prevention.
The conflict, which lasted nearly three weeks, left at least 47 people dead and over one million displaced, with clashes involving artillery, tanks, drones, and fighter jets across multiple border provinces. Thailand also pledged to release 18 captured Cambodian soldiers within 72 hours.
Thai Defence Minister Nattaphon Narkphanit described the first three days of the truce as an “observation period” to ensure compliance, calling the agreement “a door to a peaceful resolution.” Civilians affected by the fighting welcomed the news but expressed caution due to previous failed ceasefires.The truce followed ASEAN-led talks, with pressure from the United States and China, after earlier ceasefire agreements collapsed. The dispute centres on a long-standing disagreement over the colonial-era demarcation of their 800-kilometre border, including ancient temples claimed by both nations.
While the ceasefire has halted active fighting, key territorial issues remain unresolved, raising questions about the durability of the agreement in the months ahead.
