Thai Army Accuses Cambodia of Multiple Ceasefire Violations After Border Truce

Despite a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia set to begin at midnight on July 28, Cambodian forces reportedly launched attacks at multiple border locations, violating the truce. Thai army spokesperson Major General Winthai Suvaree stated that Thai troops responded with proportionate retaliatory fire in self-defense while emphasizing that the Thai military strictly adhered to the ceasefire terms. The continued clashes shortly after the ceasefire took effect have been condemned by the Thai side as deliberate provocations intended to undermine mutual trust and the fragile peace agreement brokered in Malaysia. This ceasefire followed five days of intense fighting that displaced over 300,000 civilians, making it a critical step towards regional stability. The accusations risk destabilizing the newly established truce, which was hailed as a breakthrough in restoring cooperation between the neighboring nations. Both sides’ actions remain under close scrutiny as tensions persist along the border.