Sat Dec 13 04:08:55 UTC 2025: ## Thailand-Cambodia Border Clashes Continue Despite Trump’s Ceasefire Claim

Bangkok – December 13, 2025, 10:17 PM IST – Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia raged along their disputed border on Saturday, despite a claim by former U.S. President Donald Trump that he had brokered a new ceasefire agreement.

The clashes, escalating since a December 7th skirmish, have resulted in over two dozen deaths and displaced over half a million people. Thailand has acknowledged the loss of 15 soldiers, while Cambodia has reported 11 civilian deaths and dozens of injuries but has not released military casualty figures.

Trump announced the supposed ceasefire agreement on Friday after speaking with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet. He stated on Truth Social that both countries had agreed to cease hostilities and return to the peace accord previously mediated by him and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

However, Thai officials swiftly denied Trump’s claim. Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow stated that Trump’s remarks did not “reflect an accurate understanding of the situation,” criticizing his characterization of a land mine explosion as a “roadside accident” and questioning the credibility of his information sources. Anutin Charnvirakul added that Thailand’s peace would only depend on Cambodia ceasing its attacks first.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet acknowledged phone conversations with Trump and Anwar Ibrahim, thanking them for their efforts towards achieving peace, but made no mention of a ceasefire.

Fighting intensified on Saturday, with Thai jets reportedly carrying out airstrikes and the Thai navy shelling Cambodia’s Koh Kong province. Cambodia has been responding with BM-21 rocket attacks, one of which reportedly hit a civilian area in Thailand, injuring two civilians.

The ongoing conflict highlights the persistent territorial disputes between Thailand and Cambodia, further complicated by conflicting information and external mediation efforts. As tensions remain high, the prospect of a lasting ceasefire remains uncertain.

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