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a day ago
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Thailand, Cambodia trade allegations of truce break
Thailand and Cambodia exchanged allegations on Wednesday of breaching a ceasefire deal which has largely halted the open combat that engulfed their frontier. The nations agreed a truce starting on Tuesday after five days of clashes that killed at least 43 on both sides, as a long-standing dispute over contested border temples boiled over into fighting on their 800-kilometre boundary. But Thailand's foreign ministry said its troops in Sisaket province 'came under attack by small arms fire and grenade assaults launched by Cambodian forces' in an offensive which continued until Wednesday morning. 'This represents a flagrant violation of the ceasefire agreement,' said a foreign ministry statement. Thai government spokesman Jirayu Huangsab also reported overnight clashes but said in a statement, 'the Thai side maintained control of the situation' and 'general conditions along the border are reported to be normal' from 8:00 am. On Wednesday, a Cambodian defence ministry official accused Thailand of breaching the ceasefire, intended to end fighting which has seen the two countries evacuate a total of more than 300,000 people from the border region. At a temple in Thailand's Surin city serving as a shelter and field kitchen 50 kilometres away from the frontier, volunteer Thanin Kittiworranun said evacuees remain in limbo. 'We don't believe Cambodia will hold the ceasefire,' the 65-year-old said. But a journalist on the Cambodian side who heard a steady drumbeat of artillery fire since fighting began last Thursday reported hearing no blasts between the start of the truce and Wednesday morning. And Beijing said deputy foreign minister Sun Weidong hosted a Shanghai meeting with Thai and Cambodian officials where both 'reaffirmed to China their commitment to abide by the ceasefire consensus'. The armistice got off to a shaky start in the early hours of Tuesday, with Thailand accusing Cambodia of continuing attacks in 'a clear attempt to undermine mutual trust' -- before peace generally prevailed. Meetings between rival commanders along the border — scheduled as part of the pact — went ahead, with Thailand's army saying de-escalation steps were agreed including 'a halt on troop reinforcements or movements that could lead to misunderstandings'. But later in the day, a foreign affairs spokeswoman for Bangkok's border crisis centre, Maratee Nalita Andamo, warned: 'In this moment, in the early days of the ceasefire, the situation is still fragile'. Jets, rockets and artillery have killed at least 15 Thai troops and 15 Thai civilians, while Cambodia has confirmed only eight civilian and five military deaths. — AFP
Kuwait Times
a day ago
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- Kuwait Times
Thailand and Cambodia trade allegations of truce breaking
Thailand and Cambodia trade allegations of truce breaking Troops still massed at both sides of border amid accusations BANGKOK: Thailand and Cambodia exchanged allegations on Wednesday of breaching a ceasefire deal which has largely halted the open combat that engulfed their frontier. The nations agreed a truce starting Tuesday after five days of clashes killed at least 43 on both sides, as a long-standing dispute over contested border temples boiled over into fighting on their 800-kilometre (500-mile) boundary. But Thailand's foreign ministry said its troops in Sisaket province 'came under attack by small arms fire and grenade assaults launched by Cambodian forces' in an offensive which continued until Wednesday morning. 'This represents a flagrant violation of the ceasefire agreement,' said a foreign ministry statement. Thai government spokesman Jirayu Huangsab also reported overnight clashes but said in a statement 'the Thai side maintained control of the situation' and 'general conditions along the border are reported to be normal' from 8 am (0100 GMT). On Wednesday a Cambodian defense ministry official accused Thailand of twice the previous day breaching the ceasefire, intended to end fighting which has seen the two countries evacuate a total of more than 300,000 people from the border region. At a temple in Thailand's Surin city serving as a shelter and field kitchen 50 kilometers away from the frontier, volunteer Thanin Kittiworranun said evacuees remain in limbo. 'We don't believe Cambodia will hold the ceasefire,' the 65-year-old told AFP. But an AFP journalist on the Cambodian side who heard a steady drumbeat of artillery fire since fighting began last Thursday reported hearing no blasts between the start of the truce and Wednesday morning. And Beijing said deputy foreign minister Sun Weidong hosted a Shanghai meeting with Thai and Cambodian officials where both 'reaffirmed to China their commitment to abide by the ceasefire consensus'. The armistice got off to a shaky start in the early hours of Tuesday, with Thailand accusing Cambodia of continuing attacks in 'a clear attempt to undermine mutual trust'—before peace generally prevailed. Meetings between rival commanders along the border—scheduled as part of the pact—went ahead, with Thailand's army saying de-escalation steps were agreed including 'a halt on troop reinforcements or movements that could lead to misunderstandings'. But later in the day a foreign affairs spokeswoman for Bangkok's border crisis center, Maratee Nalita Andamo, warned: 'In this moment, in the early days of the ceasefire, the situation is still fragile'. Jets, rockets and artillery have killed at least 15 Thai troops and 15 Thai civilians, while Cambodia has confirmed only eight civilian and five military deaths. The flare-up has surpassed the death toll of 28 in violence that raged sporadically from 2008 to 2011 over the territory, claimed by both nations because of a vague demarcation made by Cambodia's French colonial administrators in 1907. The peace pact was sealed in Malaysia after intervention from US President Donald Trump—who both Thailand and Cambodia are courting for a trade deal to avert his threat of eye-watering tariffs. – AFP
Leaders
2 days ago
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- Leaders
Thailand Blasts Cambodia for Violating Fragile Truce in Border Clash
Thailand on Wednesday accused Cambodia of a 'flagrant violation' of a truce deal aimed at ending cross-border fighting, following an overnight attack by Cambodian troops along the border despite both nations agreeing to a ceasefire that began on Tuesday. The ceasefire came after five days of clashes that resulted in at least 43 deaths on both sides. Thailand's foreign ministry reported that its troops in Sisaket province faced small arms fire and grenade assaults from Cambodian forces, that reportedly continued until Wednesday morning. A foreign ministry statement emphasized, 'This represents a flagrant violation of the ceasefire agreement.' Current Situation on the Border Thai government spokesman Jirayu Huangsab confirmed the overnight clashes but stated that 'the Thai side maintained control of the situation. General conditions along the border are reported to be normal.' Meanwhile, Cambodia has denied any breach of the truce, which aimed to end fighting that has displaced over 300,000 people from the border region. At a temple in Thailand's Surin city, which serves as a shelter and field kitchen, volunteer Thanin Kittiworranun expressed concern for evacuees. The 65-year-old stated, 'We don't believe Cambodia will hold the ceasefire.' However, an AFP journalist on the Cambodian side reported no artillery blasts between the start of the truce and Wednesday morning. International Involvement Meanwhile, China announced that Deputy Foreign Minister Sun Weidong hosted a meeting with Thai and Cambodian officials in Shanghai, with both nations reaffirming their commitment to the ceasefire consensus during this meeting. The armistice began with tension on Tuesday morning, as Thailand accused Cambodia of continuing attacks which represented 'a clear attempt to undermine mutual trust.' Despite this, peace generally prevailed throughout the day. Meetings between rival commanders along the border proceeded as planned, with Thailand's army announcing de-escalation steps including a halt on troop reinforcements or movements that could lead to misunderstandings. Warnings of Instability However, Maratee Nalita Andamo, a spokeswoman for Bangkok's border crisis center, cautioned that 'the situation is still fragile' in the early days of the ceasefire. The recent flare-up has resulted in the deaths of at least 15 Thai troops and 15 Thai civilians. In contrast, Cambodia has confirmed only eight civilian and five military deaths. This recent violence has surpassed the death toll of 28 from conflicts that occurred sporadically between 2008 and 2011, with the territorial dispute stems from a vague demarcation established by Cambodia's French colonial administrators in 1907. The peace pact was finalized in Malaysia following intervention from US President Donald Trump, who both Thailand and Cambodia are courting for a trade deal to avoid significant tariffs. Short link : Post Views: 10
The Sun
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Thailand and Cambodia exchange ceasefire violation claims amid border tensions
BANGKOK: Thailand and Cambodia have accused each other of violating a ceasefire agreement meant to halt recent border clashes that left at least 43 dead. The truce, which took effect on Tuesday, followed five days of intense fighting over disputed temple territories along their 800-kilometre shared boundary. Thailand's foreign ministry reported that its troops in Sisaket province were attacked with small arms fire and grenades by Cambodian forces, calling it a 'flagrant violation of the ceasefire agreement.' Government spokesman Jirayu Huangsab confirmed overnight clashes but stated that Thai forces maintained control, with border conditions normalising by Wednesday morning. Cambodia, however, countered with its own accusations. A defence ministry official claimed Thailand twice breached the truce on Tuesday, undermining efforts to stabilise the region. Over 300,000 civilians have been evacuated from border areas since hostilities erupted last week. At a temple shelter in Thailand's Surin city, 50 kilometres from the frontier, volunteer Thanin Kittiworranun expressed scepticism. 'We don't believe Cambodia will hold the ceasefire,' the 65-year-old told AFP. Despite the allegations, an AFP correspondent on the Cambodian side reported no artillery fire since the truce began. China facilitated talks between the two nations, with deputy foreign minister Sun Weidong hosting a meeting in Shanghai where both sides reaffirmed their commitment to the ceasefire. The ceasefire remains fragile, with Thailand initially accusing Cambodia of continuing attacks to 'undermine mutual trust.' However, subsequent military discussions led to agreements on de-escalation, including halting troop reinforcements. The recent clashes have surpassed the death toll of previous border conflicts between 2008 and 2011, which claimed 28 lives. The current dispute stems from unclear colonial-era demarcations by French administrators in 1907. The peace deal was brokered in Malaysia with US President Donald Trump's intervention, as both nations seek to avoid potential trade tariffs. - AFP
Borneo Post
2 days ago
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Thailand and Cambodia trade allegations of truce breaking
Handout photo from the Royal Thai Army on July 29, 2025 shows commanders of the Royal Thai Army (left) and Royal Cambodian Army meeting at the Thai-Cambodia border near the Chong Chom border crossing between Thailand's Surin province and Cambodia's Oddar Meanchey province. – AFP photo BANGKOK (July 30): Thailand and Cambodia exchanged allegations today of breaching a ceasefire deal which has largely halted the open combat that engulfed their frontier. The nations agreed a truce starting Tuesday after five days of clashes killed at least 43 on both sides, as a long-standing dispute over contested border temples boiled over into fighting on their 800-kilometre boundary. But Thailand's foreign ministry said its troops in Sisaket province 'came under attack by small arms fire and grenade assaults launched by Cambodian forces' in an offensive which continued until this morning. 'This represents a flagrant violation of the ceasefire agreement,' said a foreign ministry statement. Thai government spokesman Jirayu Huangsab also reported overnight clashes but said in a statement 'the Thai side maintained control of the situation' and 'general conditions along the border are reported to be normal' from 8am (0100 GMT). Today, a Cambodian defence ministry official accused Thailand of twice the previous day breaching the ceasefire, intended to end fighting which has seen the two countries evacuate a total of more than 300,000 people from the border region. At a temple in Thailand's Surin city serving as a shelter and field kitchen 50 kilometres away from the frontier, volunteer Thanin Kittiworranun said evacuees remain in limbo. 'We don't believe Cambodia will hold the ceasefire,' the 65-year-old told AFP. But an AFP journalist on the Cambodian side who heard a steady drumbeat of artillery fire since fighting began last Thursday reported hearing no blasts between the start of the truce and this morning. And Beijing said deputy foreign minister Sun Weidong hosted a Shanghai meeting with Thai and Cambodian officials where both 'reaffirmed to China their commitment to abide by the ceasefire consensus'. 'Still fragile' The armistice got off to a shaky start in the early hours of Tuesday, with Thailand accusing Cambodia of continuing attacks in 'a clear attempt to undermine mutual trust' — before peace generally prevailed. Meetings between rival commanders along the border — scheduled as part of the pact — went ahead, with Thailand's army saying de-escalation steps were agreed including 'a halt on troop reinforcements or movements that could lead to misunderstandings'. But later in the day a foreign affairs spokeswoman for Bangkok's border crisis centre, Maratee Nalita Andamo, warned: 'In this moment, in the early days of the ceasefire, the situation is still fragile'. Jets, rockets and artillery have killed at least 15 Thai troops and 15 Thai civilians, while Cambodia has confirmed only eight civilian and five military deaths. The flare-up has surpassed the death toll of 28 in violence that raged sporadically from 2008 to 2011 over the territory, claimed by both nations because of a vague demarcation made by Cambodia's French colonial administrators in 1907. The peace pact was sealed in Malaysia after intervention from US President Donald Trump — who both Thailand and Cambodia are courting for a trade deal to avert his threat of eye-watering tariffs. – AFP breach cambodia ceasefire Thailand
