Thailand Claims Cambodia Breached Ceasefire Agreement

Mon Dec 29 2025 14:57:58 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

In a heated exchange, Thailand's military accuses Cambodia of violating a recently established ceasefire, raising tensions amidst ongoing border conflicts.

Thailand's army has accused Cambodia of breaching a newly-signed ceasefire deal meant to end weeks of deadly clashes. The ceasefire saw a temporary cessation of hostility, but Thailand identified over 250 unmanned aerial vehicles from the Cambodian side as a provocation. The ceasefire, which was celebrated by both China and the US, is now in jeopardy as Thailand warns of possible actions regarding Cambodian soldiers held since July.

Thailand's army has accused Cambodia of breaching a newly-signed ceasefire deal reached after weeks of deadly clashes that forced nearly one million people from their homes.

In a statement, the Thai army said more than 250 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were detected flying from the Cambodian side on Sunday night.

The ceasefire took effect at noon local time (05:00 GMT) on Saturday. Both sides agreed to freeze the front lines where they are now, ban reinforcements, and allow civilians living in border areas to return as soon as possible.

This agreement was seen as a breakthrough after intensive negotiation facilitated by diplomatic efforts from China and the US.

However, in a statement on Monday, the Royal Thai Army denounced Cambodia's actions as provocation and a violation of the ceasefire terms, insisting that it may reconsider the release of 18 Cambodian soldiers held in Thailand since July. They warned that continued violations could provoke further military action.

Cambodia has yet to respond to these allegations.

The ceasefire was praised by China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US President Donald Trump shortly before these accusations surfaced, underscoring the fragile nature of peace in the region.

The longstanding dispute between Thailand and Cambodia has seen fluctuations in hostilities over a century, with this latest conflict escalating significantly following a Cambodian patriotic display near a disputed temple earlier this year.

The tension has resulted in significant loss of life and displacement, with both nations blaming each other for the collapse of previous ceasefire agreements.