Thailand, Cambodia Halt Border Clashes With Immediate Ceasefire

Thailand and Cambodia have declared an immediate ceasefire, bringing an end to weeks of deadly clashes along their disputed border.

The agreement took effect at noon on Saturday, December 27, 2025, after both countries’ defence ministers signed a joint statement pledging to halt hostilities and freeze troop movements.

The truce covers all weapons and types of attacks, including those targeting civilians and infrastructure.

As part of the agreement, Thailand will return 18 Cambodian soldiers detained earlier in the conflict if the ceasefire holds for 72 hours, a move seen as a confidence‑building measure.

Both countries also committed to allowing displaced civilians to return home safely, cooperate on demining efforts, and jointly tackle cross‑border crime.

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The ceasefire follows weeks of intense fighting that resulted in dozens of deaths and displaced hundreds of thousands of people on both sides.

Regional powers, including ASEAN, China, Malaysia, and the United States, played key roles in pushing both governments toward renewed diplomacy after previous truces collapsed.

Analysts caution that while the ceasefire signals a major de‑escalation, its long-term durability remains uncertain given the history of border disputes and broken agreements.