Neither leader acknowledged reaching an agreement in their statements following the call, and Anutin clarified that no ceasefire was in effect. When questioned about Trump’s assertion, Thailand’s foreign ministry directed reporters to refer to his statement.
A Thai soldier is seen patrolling on a motorbike alongside a convoy of armored military vehicles near the frontline in the Kab Choeng district of Surin province, Thailand. Source: EPA / Rungroj Yongrit
On Saturday, Manet took to Facebook, mentioning both the conversation with Trump and a prior discussion with Malaysian leader Anwar Ibrahim. He reiterated Cambodia’s commitment to seeking a peaceful resolution to disputes, aligning with a previous agreement signed in Kuala Lumpur in October.
Since Monday, intense exchanges of rockets and artillery have erupted between Cambodia and Thailand along their contested 817-kilometer border. This marks some of the most severe fighting since the five-day conflict in July, which Trump had managed to pause with direct calls to both nations’ leaders.
Data from ThaiPBS, the public broadcaster, indicates that at least six Thai soldiers lost their lives after being struck by rocket shrapnel.
