Thailand Agrees To Ceasefire With Cambodia

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JAKARTA - Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has agreed in principle with Malaysia's proposal for a ceasefire between Thai and Cambodian forces.

Thailand will consider the plan, but it must be based on appropriate field conditions.

"It should be emphasized that throughout the day, Cambodian troops continue to attack indiscriminately in the Thai region," the Thai Foreign Ministry said in a post on X.

"The Cambodian action shows a lack of good faith and continues to endanger civilians," continued the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet first stated that he supported the Malaysian Prime Minister's proposal for a ceasefire with Thailand, which then withdrew his initial support for the plan.

The two neighboring Southeast Asian countries are currently involved in their toughest fighting in more than a decade, which Anwar Ibrahim of Malaysia is trying to resolve, who is also the head of the ASEAN regional bloc.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim previously appealed to Cambodian and Thai leaders to immediately implement a ceasefire against his military to defuse escalation on the borders of the two countries.

PM Anwar has contacted Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, and Acting Prime Minister of the Thai Kingdom, Phumtham Wechayachai, to convey his appeal.

"I express Malaysian concern over the increasing tensions along the border between the two countries. As Chair of ASEAN 2025, I urge the two leaders to immediately implement a ceasefire to prevent further escalation of conflict and pave the way for peaceful dialogue and diplomatic settlement," said Anwar, Thursday, July 24.

Anwar welcomed the positive signal and willingness shown by Bangkok and Phnom Penh in considering this issue. Malaysia is ready to assist and facilitate this process with the spirit of unity and shared responsibility of ASEAN.

"I firmly believe that ASEAN's strength lies in its solidarity, and peace must always be our collective and unshakable choice," said Anwar.