Thailand and Cambodia Agree to Fragile Ceasefire After Deadly Border Clashes—But Tensions Remain High

After five days of intense fighting along their disputed border, Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, brokered with international pressure including from the US, China, and Malaysia. The conflict, which erupted over a long-standing territorial dispute near ancient temples, has killed at least 35 people and displaced over 300,000 civilians. Despite the ceasefire, both sides have accused each other of violations, and sporadic clashes continue, raising doubts about the truce's durability. The crisis has exposed the limitations of regional diplomacy and the risk of escalation between the two Southeast Asian neighbors. International observers and ASEAN are closely monitoring the situation as both countries vow to protect their sovereignty.