Tensions erupted along the Thailand–Cambodia border on Monday morning, with Thailand launching airstrikes against Cambodian positions, signaling a possible collapse of the Donald Trump–brokered peace agreement signed just two months ago.
Border Clashes Reignite
Both nations traded accusations after fresh hostilities broke out early Monday.
According to Thai military officials, the airstrikes targeted Cambodian military infrastructure in response to an attack that killed a Thai soldier at Anupong Base.
Maj. Gen. Winthai Suvaree said the strikes were directed at “arm-supporting positions” near the Chong An Ma Pass, which Cambodia allegedly used to fire artillery and mortars into Thai territory. Seven additional people were reported injured.
The Thai army also claimed Cambodia started shelling the border around 3 a.m. local time, escalating tensions.
Cambodia Denies Thailand’s Claims
Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defense rejected the accusations as “false information,” insisting that Phnom Penh remained committed to all previous agreements and had not retaliated during the attacks.
In another statement, the Cambodian army accused Thailand of provoking hostilities for days and launching an assault around 5:04 a.m.
Civilians Evacuated
Thailand said about 70% of civilians living in border communities have been evacuated amid the rising conflict.
Peace Deal in Jeopardy
The renewed fighting threatens to unravel the October ceasefire agreement signed in Kuala Lumpur, witnessed by President Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Trump had touted the deal as a major diplomatic win.
However, the agreement weakened just weeks after signing, following a landmine explosion that injured Thai soldiers.
Regional Concerns Grow
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim urged both countries to show restraint, warning that the clashes could undo months of diplomatic progress.
Thailand and Cambodia, long at odds over their disputed frontier, previously fought a five-day conflict in July 2025 that killed dozens and displaced nearly 200,000 people.
This is an ongoing story, with both sides trading blame and no signs yet of de-escalation.
More updates to come.