Archive · 1 Jan 2026

Thailand Releases 18 Cambodian Soldiers Amid Ceasefire

Thailand Releases 18 Cambodian Soldiers Amid Ceasefire

Thailand and Cambodia have been fighting near their border for a long time.

They agreed to stop fighting and signed a ceasefire.

Thailand had captured 18 Cambodian soldiers a few months ago.

After the ceasefire, Thailand released these soldiers.

The soldiers were kept in Thailand for 155 days.

Both countries hope this will bring peace to the area.

Many people were hurt and had to leave their homes because of the fighting.

Leaders from the U.S. and Malaysia helped make the peace deal happen.

The handover was delayed by one day because Thailand accused Cambodia of breaking the ceasefire, but Cambodia said they didn't.

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