Bangkok – On October 25, 2025, the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia signed a ceasefire agreement in the presence of U.S. President Donald Trump, marking a significant step toward ending hostilities between the two nations. The accord, concluded roughly three months after five days of cross-border fighting in July, was witnessed by Trump during a diplomatic visit to Bangkok. During the clashes, Trump had called for an immediate halt to hostilities and suspended trade talks with both countries, leveraging U.S. influence to broker the deal.
At the signing ceremony, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul declared, “If fully implemented, this agreement will serve as a foundation for lasting peace. We will begin disarmament and the release of prisoners of war without delay.” Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet echoed the sentiment, praising Trump’s mediation as “instrumental in restoring trust.” The ceasefire includes provisions for troop withdrawals, border demarcation, and joint economic projects to foster cooperation.
The agreement resolves a decades-old dispute over the Preah Vihear temple border, which sparked the July skirmishes that killed 25 soldiers and displaced thousands. Trump’s involvement, part of his broader Asia-Pacific diplomacy, contrasts with his Middle East focus but highlights his hands-on approach to global flashpoints.
