In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump revealed he had spoken with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Acting Thai Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, urging both sides to agree to an immediate ceasefire. Trump warned he would withhold trade deals if the hostilities continued.

Following the conversations, Cambodia agreed to an “immediate and unconditional ceasefire,” with Hun Manet tasking Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn to coordinate next steps with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his Thai counterpart. Thailand responded with cautious support, agreeing in principle to a ceasefire but stressing the need for Cambodia’s “sincere intention.”

Despite diplomatic overtures, fighting continued Sunday. Thailand accused Cambodian forces of launching heavy artillery and rocket attacks into Surin province, including strikes near the contested Ta Muen Thom temple. Thai forces responded with long-range artillery strikes.

Thailand’s foreign ministry dismissed the peace efforts as premature unless Cambodia initiates formal negotiations, accusing Phnom Penh of violating humanitarian principles. Meanwhile, Cambodia accused Thailand of large-scale incursions and targeting civilian areas.

The clashes, sparked by a land mine explosion on Thursday, have devastated border communities. Thailand has reported 20 deaths, mostly civilians, while Cambodia confirmed 13. Over 131,000 Thais and 37,000 Cambodians have fled their homes.

Amid growing international concern, the UN Security Council urged ASEAN to mediate. Human Rights Watch condemned the use of cluster munitions and called on both nations to protect civilians.

With the 800-km border long contested, hopes now hinge on meaningful negotiations to halt further bloodshed.

In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump revealed he had spoken with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Acting Thai Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, urging both sides to agree to an immediate ceasefire. Trump warned he would withhold trade deals if the hostilities continued.

Following the conversations, Cambodia agreed to an “immediate and unconditional ceasefire,” with Hun Manet tasking Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn to coordinate next steps with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his Thai counterpart. Thailand responded with cautious support, agreeing in principle to a ceasefire but stressing the need for Cambodia’s “sincere intention.”

Despite diplomatic overtures, fighting continued Sunday. Thailand accused Cambodian forces of launching heavy artillery and rocket attacks into Surin province, including strikes near the contested Ta Muen Thom temple. Thai forces responded with long-range artillery strikes.

Thailand’s foreign ministry dismissed the peace efforts as premature unless Cambodia initiates formal negotiations, accusing Phnom Penh of violating humanitarian principles. Meanwhile, Cambodia accused Thailand of large-scale incursions and targeting civilian areas.

The clashes, sparked by a land mine explosion on Thursday, have devastated border communities. Thailand has reported 20 deaths, mostly civilians, while Cambodia confirmed 13. Over 131,000 Thais and 37,000 Cambodians have fled their homes.

Amid growing international concern, the UN Security Council urged ASEAN to mediate. Human Rights Watch condemned the use of cluster munitions and called on both nations to protect civilians.

With the 800-km border long contested, hopes now hinge on meaningful negotiations to halt further bloodshed.