(Thailand, 27th) — Despite increasing talks of a possible ceasefire, Thai and Cambodian forces exchanged fire for the fourth consecutive day on the 27th, according to an AFP reporter and Cambodia’s Ministry of Defense.
In Samraong Town, Oddar Meanchey Province, Cambodia—about 20 km from the disputed border zone—an AFP reporter heard the roar of artillery fire beginning at dawn. This matched the claims of the Ministry of Defense spokesperson, who said the clashes took place around 4:50 am near two contested temples.
Meanwhile, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet stated on the 27th that Cambodia is willing to discuss a ceasefire agreement to end the border conflict with Thailand and welcomed the mediation efforts of US President Trump.
Hun Manet said that Cambodia’s Foreign Minister would meet with US Secretary of State Rubio to coordinate relations with Thailand, but cautioned Bangkok not to violate any agreement.
On the Thai side, authorities announced on the evening of the 26th that they had, in principle, agreed to a ceasefire with Cambodia and commenced "bilateral dialogue" to end the days-long intense hostilities.
Earlier, US President Trump—currently visiting Scotland—said he had held talks with the leaders of both Cambodia and Thailand, that both sides had agreed to meet, and to “swiftly reach” a ceasefire agreement. Following this, Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued the aforementioned statement.
Recent clashes between the two sides have already left at least 33 people dead and forced more than 150,000 people to flee their homes.
In Samraong Town, Oddar Meanchey Province, Cambodia—about 20 km from the disputed border zone—an AFP reporter heard the roar of artillery fire beginning at dawn. This matched the claims of the Ministry of Defense spokesperson, who said the clashes took place around 4:50 am near two contested temples.
Meanwhile, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet stated on the 27th that Cambodia is willing to discuss a ceasefire agreement to end the border conflict with Thailand and welcomed the mediation efforts of US President Trump.
Hun Manet said that Cambodia’s Foreign Minister would meet with US Secretary of State Rubio to coordinate relations with Thailand, but cautioned Bangkok not to violate any agreement.
On the Thai side, authorities announced on the evening of the 26th that they had, in principle, agreed to a ceasefire with Cambodia and commenced "bilateral dialogue" to end the days-long intense hostilities.
Earlier, US President Trump—currently visiting Scotland—said he had held talks with the leaders of both Cambodia and Thailand, that both sides had agreed to meet, and to “swiftly reach” a ceasefire agreement. Following this, Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued the aforementioned statement.
Recent clashes between the two sides have already left at least 33 people dead and forced more than 150,000 people to flee their homes.