Military vehicles move through Oddar Meanchey province, Cambodia, on July 30, 2025, after Thailand accuses Cambodia of a second truce violation ahead of bilateral talks on August 4th. Image: Stringer/AFP/Getty Images via CNC.
(The Post News)– The border conflict ceasefire that took effect on Monday seems increasingly fragile as Thailand accuses Cambodia of breaching the agreement, and the pair continue to fight over ancient historical temples in the region.
On Wednesday, Thailand’s military officials claimed Cambodian forces fired small arms and grenade launchers in Sisaket province, marking what Thailand described as the second violation of the truce. Cambodia denied the allegations, calling them false and harmful to the fragile trust-building process.
The ceasefire, brokered with the help of Malaysia and the United States, sought to end the deadliest fighting between Thailand and Cambodia since 2011 and has so far claimed at least 43 lives and displaced over 300,000 civilians.
Yet despite the ceasefire, the truce between Thailand and Cambodia remains shaky as both countries continue to assert claims over centuries-old temple sites along their disputed border. The ancient temples, including Preah Vihear and Prasat Ta Moan Thom, are seen not only as historical landmarks but also as symbols of national identity.
So far, the ceasefire remains in place, with no further large-scale attacks reported from either side. However, maintaining peace seems difficult as longstanding tensions over border territories persist. To ensure that there are no more small-scale attacks, a high-level military meeting between Thailand and Cambodia is scheduled for August 4 to reinforce the ceasefire and address the ongoing presence of opposing troops near the border.
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