Archive · 30 Dec 2025
Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire Holds, Drone Dispute Continues
Thailand and Cambodia have been fighting over their border for a long time.
They recently signed a peace agreement, but Thailand says Cambodia is breaking the rules by flying drones over the border.
Thailand is upset and might not let some Cambodian soldiers go home if the drones keep flying.
Cambodia says it's not a big deal and that both sides do it.
China and the United States helped make the peace agreement, and they are happy about it.
But now, there's a problem, and everyone is trying to figure out what to do.
Thailand accuses Cambodia of violating the ceasefire with drone activity, calling it a provocation.
Cambodia downplays the incident, calling the drone sightings a 'small issue' and suggesting both sides have witnessed similar activities.
Thailand warns it may reconsider the release of 18 Cambodian soldiers detained since July if violations continue.
The ceasefire, which began on Saturday, December 27, was hailed as a significant breakthrough after intense negotiations between the two countries, with diplomatic backing from China and the United States.
Both sides agreed to halt military reinforcements, freeze the current positions along the border, and allow civilians to safely return to their homes.
- Who
- Thailand and Cambodia, with mediation from China and the United States
- What
- Accusations of ceasefire violation due to drone activity and potential impact on the release of detained soldiers
- When
- Late Sunday, December 28, following a ceasefire signed on Saturday, December 27
- Where
- Border between Thailand and Cambodia, with talks in Yunnan Province, China
- Why
- To address the ceasefire violation and its implications on the peace process
- Countries Involved
- Thailand, Cambodia, China, United States
- Location of Talks
- Yunnan Province, China
- Mediator
- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi
- Humanitarian Aid
- 20 million yuan ($2.8 million) from China
- Casualties
- Over 100 lives lost
- Displaced People
- Nearly one million
- Ceasefire Observation Period
- 72 hours
- Repatriation Agreement
- 18 Cambodian soldiers to be returned
- Ceasefire Start Time
- Saturday, December 27, noon local time (05:00 GMT)
- Drone Activity
- Over 250 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) detected
Sources
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Thailand accuses Cambodia of violating ceasefire with drone activity along border
The Statesman
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Cambodia enforces ban on drone flights, particularly along border provinces with Thailand
China jumps in to take credit for Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire despite violations — What exactly is it's role? Has it sidelined Trump's US?
Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire holds for 72 hours; no word on prisoner release