Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Thai Foreign Minister Seeks Troop Reduction with Cambodia
Thailand and Cambodia, neighbors with a long-standing border dispute, had a serious fight in July.
Now, Thailand's new Foreign Minister wants to make peace.
He wants both countries to reduce the number of soldiers and heavy weapons near the border.
The two countries had already agreed to stop fighting and clear landmines, but the minister wants to see these plans put into action.
The goal is to prevent future conflicts and bring stability to the region.
Thailand's new foreign minister called for reduced military presence along the Thai-Cambodian border.
The minister emphasized upholding the ceasefire agreed upon in July.
Joint actions agreed upon earlier include force reduction and landmine clearance.
Tensions over the border led to armed conflict in July.
At least 48 people were killed during the fighting.
- Who
- Thailand's new Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow
- What
- Called for troop reductions and de-escalation of tensions along the Thailand-Cambodia border
- When
- On his first day as foreign minister, Thursday
- Where
- Thailand and Cambodia border
- Why
- To secure peace between the two Southeast Asian neighbors.
- Countries Involved
- Thailand and Cambodia
- Border Length
- 817 km (508 miles)
- Conflict Start
- July
- Ceasefire Date
- July 28
- Fatalities
- At least 48