Fighting persisted Saturday along the Thailand–Cambodia border near Surin despite President Trump’s statement that he had brokered a ceasefire. Thai officials denied agreeing to any truce, while Cambodia has yet to publicly confirm the U.S. claim. The Cambodian defense ministry reported Thai airstrikes, and Thailand’s foreign minister said Mr. Trump’s remarks — including calling a mine blast a “roadside accident” — misrepresented the situation.
Clashes Continue on Thailand–Cambodia Border Despite Trump’s Ceasefire Claim
SURIN, Thailand — Fighting continued Saturday morning along the Thailand–Cambodia border near Surin, despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that he had brokered a new ceasefire between the two countries.
Thai officials rejected Mr. Trump’s account, saying they did not consent to any truce. Cambodia has not publicly confirmed the U.S. statement; its defense ministry reported that Thai jets carried out airstrikes on Saturday morning.
Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said several of the president’s remarks "did not reflect an accurate understanding of the situation." He specifically rejected Mr. Trump’s description of a land mine blast that wounded Thai soldiers as a "roadside accident," saying Thailand regards the explosion as a deliberate act of aggression.
What Happened
The situation on the border remained tense as both sides lodged conflicting accounts of recent events. Thai officials say they remain cautious about any ceasefire claims until all parties formally agree and steps are taken on the ground to de-escalate.
Sihasak Phuangketkeow: "Some remarks do not reflect an accurate understanding of the situation," he said, emphasizing Thailand's view that the land mine blast was deliberate.
The volatile situation underscores the fragility of communications and agreements when incidents on the ground continue and when official statements from the involved governments diverge.
