Thailand Accuses Cambodia Second Ceasefire Violation After Deadly Border Clash

Thailand has accused Cambodia of repeatedly violating a ceasefire agreement by launching overnight attacks with small arms fire and grenades along their contested border, despite an armistice intended to end five days of deadly clashes. Thai military officials reported multiple incidents, including exchanges of gunfire at key border positions, which they say Cambodia initiated, marking a second breach of the truce. Cambodia has consistently denied these allegations, asserting that their forces have fully adhered to the ceasefire terms and condemning the claims as false and made with malicious intent. Meetings between commanders from both sides took place as part of the ceasefire pact, agreeing to halt troop reinforcements to reduce tensions, but the situation remains fragile according to Thai officials. The conflict has already forced the evacuation of over 300,000 people and resulted in dozens of military and civilian deaths on both sides. Both nations continue to accuse each other, complicating efforts to maintain peace along the 800-kilometer frontier.