Thailand Refutes Trump’s Claim of a Cease‑Fire With Cambodia

Border clashes persist despite U.S. President’s announcement

Bangkok’s foreign ministry issued a statement on Saturday rejecting President Donald Trump’s assertion that a cease‑fire between Thailand and Cambodia had already been reinstated. The ministry said there was “no official confirmation of any cease‑fire” and that “hostilities along the disputed border remain ongoing.”

According to on‑the‑ground reports, armed confrontations continued unabated early Saturday morning, a full day after “the cease‑fire was supposed to have resumed,” as the President claimed in a televised interview. Thai troops reported sporadic exchanges of fire with Cambodian forces near the Preah Vihear temple area, and both sides accused each other of violating previous agreements.

Thai officials emphasized that any cessation of hostilities must be mutually agreed upon and formally documented before it can be deemed effective. “We will not accept unilateral statements that do not reflect the reality on the ground,” the statement read.

In response, the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs echoed Thailand’s position, calling the President’s remarks “premature” and urging both governments to return to diplomatic channels to resolve the dispute.

The incident highlights the challenges of managing long‑standing territorial tensions in the region, especially when external political narratives intersect with local realities.