Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Thailand and Cambodia Agree to Ceasefire Talks
Thailand and Cambodia have been fighting near their border for almost three weeks.
Many people have been hurt or killed, and over half a million Cambodians have had to leave their homes.
Leaders from nearby countries, including the United States and China, tried to stop the fighting.
Now, Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to talk about stopping the fight.
They will meet on December 24 to discuss how to make peace.
Both countries blame each other for starting the fight and say the other side is not following the rules.
Other countries, like China, are also trying to help stop the fighting.
Thailand and Cambodia agreed to hold talks on December 24 to resume a ceasefire after three weeks of border fighting.
The conflict has resulted in at least 80 deaths, with Cambodia reporting 21 civilian deaths and 83 injuries.
ASEAN foreign ministers urged both countries to exercise restraint and halt fighting, welcoming the planned meeting.
The U.S. and China have been involved in diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict, but the decision for bilateral talks was made independently by Thailand and Cambodia.
Both countries accuse each other of aggression and violations of a previous ceasefire agreement.
- Who
- Thailand and Cambodia
- What
- Border fighting and ceasefire talks
- When
- Conflict entered 17th day, talks scheduled for December 24
- Where
- Along the 817-km land border between Thailand and Cambodia
- Why
- To resume a months-old ceasefire and halt the ongoing conflict
Thailand
Cambodia
Initiation of Conflict
Thailand
Thailand accuses Cambodia of initiating the attack.
Cambodia
Cambodia accuses Thailand of initiating the attack.
Civilian Casualties
Thailand
Thailand has not publicly acknowledged civilian casualties in Cambodia.
Cambodia
Cambodia reports 21 civilian deaths, including one infant, and 83 injuries due to Thai military attacks.
- Countries Involved
- Thailand and Cambodia
- Duration of Conflict
- 17 days (as of December 22)
- Civilian Deaths in Cambodia
- 21
- Civilian Injuries in Cambodia
- 83
- Displaced Cambodians
- 545,000
- Meeting Date
- December 24
- ASEAN Chair
- Malaysia
- US President Involved
- Donald Trump
- Previous Truce Brokered
- July
- Border Length
- 817 km (508 miles)
Sources
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