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Asean

News analysis

Cambodia, Thailand have agreed terms on new ceasefire. Will it hold?

People look at a damaged bridge after Thailand carried out air strikes in an area between Cambodia's Oddar Meanchey and Siem Reap provinces on Dec 20.
People look at a damaged bridge after Thailand carried out air strikes in an area between Cambodia's Oddar Meanchey and Siem Reap provinces on Dec 20.

Thailand’s PM expresses hope for ceasefire with Cambodia by Dec 27

Cambodians take part in a march to call for a truce in fighting along the Thai-Cambodian border.
Cambodians take part in a march to call for a truce in fighting along the Thai-Cambodian border.

Thai and Cambodia militaries hold talks on resuming ceasefire

A damaged bridge in an area between Cambodia's Oddar Meanchey and Siem Reap provinces on Dec 20 after air strikes carried out by Thailand.
A damaged bridge in an area between Cambodia's Oddar Meanchey and Siem Reap provinces on Dec 20 after air strikes carried out by Thailand.

Chinese envoy urges Thailand-Cambodia to resume ceasefire as soon as possible

Displaced people queue for food at a temporary shelter amid clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along a disputed border area, in Buriram province, Thailand, December 16, 2025. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha
Displaced people queue for food at a temporary shelter amid clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along a disputed border area, in Buriram province, Thailand, December 16, 2025. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

Cambodia and Thailand to hold ceasefire talks on Dec 24

(From left) Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang, Laos Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane, Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Timor-Leste Foreign Minister Bendito dos Santos Freitas, Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan, Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro,Brunei Second Foreign Minister Erywan Pehin Yusof, Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn, Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono and ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn at the Special ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Kuala Lumpur on Dec 22.
(From left) Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang, Laos Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane, Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Timor-Leste Foreign Minister Bendito dos Santos Freitas, Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan, Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro,Brunei Second Foreign Minister Erywan Pehin Yusof, Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn, Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono and ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn at the Special ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Kuala Lumpur on Dec 22.

S’pore urges Thailand, Cambodia to de-escalate situation and resume talks: Vivian Balakrishnan

The ministers met to salvage a truce first brokered by ASEAN chair Malaysia and US President Donald Trump.
The ministers met to salvage a truce first brokered by ASEAN chair Malaysia and US President Donald Trump.

Cambodia, Thailand defence officials to meet on Dec 24 for truce talks, says Thai foreign minister

Thailand's Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said neither the US nor China were involved in the decision for discussions between the two countries to resume.
Thailand's Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said neither the US nor China were involved in the decision for discussions between the two countries to resume.

ASEAN meets to seek resolution to Thailand-Cambodia conflict 

Thailand and Cambodia are scheduled to attend the ASEAN gathering in Kuala Lumpur, the first face-to-face meeting between the governments since the fighting resumed on Dec 8.
Thailand and Cambodia are scheduled to attend the ASEAN gathering in Kuala Lumpur, the first face-to-face meeting between the governments since the fighting resumed on Dec 8.

Over 500,000 displaced in Cambodia by Thai border clashes: Interior Ministry

Residents evacuating following air strikes in Cambodia's Siem Reap province on Dec 15, 2025.
Residents evacuating following air strikes in Cambodia's Siem Reap province on Dec 15, 2025.

China, US seek Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire ahead of ASEAN meeting

FILE PHOTO: Footage shows smoke rising following what Thailand said was airstrikes carried out in Cambodia along a disputed border area, in Preah Netr Preah, Banteay Meanchey Province, Cambodia, in this screen grab taken from a handout video released on December 15, 2025. Royal Thai Army/Handout via REUTERS
FILE PHOTO: Footage shows smoke rising following what Thailand said was airstrikes carried out in Cambodia along a disputed border area, in Preah Netr Preah, Banteay Meanchey Province, Cambodia, in this screen grab taken from a handout video released on December 15, 2025. Royal Thai Army/Handout via REUTERS

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