Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Cambodia, Thailand Agree to Ceasefire with ASEAN Observers
After five days of fighting, Cambodia and Thailand agreed to stop the conflict.
The two countries decided to let ASEAN, a group of countries in Southeast Asia, watch over the ceasefire to make sure it's followed.
This agreement came after the fighting caused at least 43 deaths and followed economic pressure from the U.S. Both sides met in Malaysia to discuss the next steps, with the US expressing support for the agreement.
Cambodia and Thailand agreed to allow ASEAN to observe their ceasefire.
The ceasefire ended five days of fighting that began July 24.
The fighting resulted in at least 43 deaths.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio welcomed the developments.
The ceasefire followed economic pressure from US President Donald Trump.
- Who
- Cambodia, Thailand, and ASEAN.
- What
- Cambodia and Thailand agreed to a ceasefire with ASEAN observers.
- When
- Late last month, with talks continuing on Thursday.
- Where
- Along the Cambodia-Thailand border and in Malaysia.
- Why
- To end fighting and resolve the border dispute.
Accusations
Agreements
Accusations of Cross-Border Attacks
Accusations
Cambodia accused Thailand of cross-border attacks.
Agreements
Thailand accused Cambodia of cross-border attacks.
- Countries Involved
- Cambodia and Thailand
- Observer
- ASEAN
- Ceasefire Date
- July 28
- Death Toll
- At least 43
- US Involvement
- Welcomed developments and economic pressure.
Sources
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