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Thai and Cambodian leaders head to Malaysia for peace talks

Thai and Cambodian leaders head to Malaysia for peace talks

The Standard6 hours ago
Thailand's acting prime minister, Phumtham Wechayachai and Thailand's Minister of Foreign Affairs Maris Sangiampongsa walks after the press conference at the base of Wing 6 of the Royal Thai Air Force ahead of their departure to Malaysia for ceasefire talks on the deadly border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia that extended to a fifth day, in Bangkok, Thailand, July 28, 2025. (REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa)
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