Thai and Cambodian Borders Quiet After Fiercest Fighting in a Decade

Relief swept through the borderlands as Thailand and Cambodia agreed to silence their guns with an unconditional ceasefire. The truce follows five days of the region’s most violent clashes in years, with over 200,000 people fleeing and at least 36 confirmed dead.
Centuries-old temples and farms near the frontier were once again caught in the crossfire of a dispute rooted in colonial-era ambiguities. The world watched tensely as diplomatic efforts—hosted by Malaysia—finally secured a pause in hostilities.
Military leaders are now tasked with overseeing troop withdrawals and coordinating future border security. While humanitarian agencies rush to assist the displaced, the population remains wary, knowing how quickly peace deals can unravel.
The focus now shifts to rebuilding embattled villages and restoring trust, both shaken by long-standing mistrust and sudden violence.