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Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia, rooted in historical border disputes, flared up again, leading to deadly clashes that threatened a U.S.-brokered ceasefire established earlier in 2025. President Donald Trump announced on social media that he had brokered a renewed ceasefire between the two countries, with assistance from Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. However, Thai officials initially stated their intention to continue fighting, casting doubt on the agreement’s stability. The renewed violence involved airstrikes by Thailand and rocket launches by Cambodia, causing damage to residential areas. Trump has credited himself with resolving several international conflicts, including this one, but the long-term success of this and other ceasefires he claims credit for (including those between the DRC and Rwanda, and Israel and Hamas) remains uncertain, with ongoing violence and stalled progress.

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Trump Claims Victory as Thailand, Cambodia Agree to New Ceasefire After Deadly Clashes

Washington D.C. – President Donald Trump announced late Friday that Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to a renewed ceasefire, halting days of deadly clashes along their disputed border. The announcement, made via Truth Social, follows renewed fighting that threatened to unravel an earlier peace accord brokered with U.S. involvement.

“They have agreed to CEASE all shooting effective this evening, and go back to the original Peace Accord made with me, and them, with the help of the Great Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim,” Trump posted.

The renewed violence, stemming from historical territorial claims and a 1962 International Court of Justice ruling, had escalated with Thailand deploying jet fighters and Cambodia responding with BM-21 rocket launchers. According to Thai media, the conflict has resulted in military casualties and damage to residential areas.

While Trump praised the agreement as a sign of his administration’s diplomatic prowess, Thai officials initially offered a less enthusiastic response, with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stating his country would continue fighting until Cambodia ceased to pose a threat. The announcement has raised questions about the agreement’s sustainability.

This is not the only recent peace deal championed by President Trump that has been called into question. Ceasefires between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, and Israel and Hamas have also been undermined by violence and lack of follow-through. Critics suggest Trump’s pronouncements might be premature and driven by a desire for a Nobel Peace Prize, rather than solid, lasting agreements.

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