U.S. President Donald Trump spoke by phone with the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia following renewed border clashes between the two Southeast Asian neighbors. The conversation, held on Friday, came after both sides accused each other of violating a previously U.S.-brokered ceasefire arranged in Malaysia. The Thai government had suspended the truce last week after a landmine explosion near the border, which reignited hostilities. Cambodia reported that one civilian was killed in the latest exchange of gunfire. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump told reporters he had urged both nations to strengthen their peace commitments, claiming that his threat of tariffs helped halt further escalation. The century-old territorial dispute between Thailand and Cambodia, rooted in colonial-era French maps, continues to fuel periodic violence along their shared frontier. Despite the renewed tension, Trump expressed optimism that both governments would de-escalate and return to dialogue.

Thailand and Cambodia signed a landmark peace agreement on Sunday in the presence of U.S. President Donald Trump, marking a major step toward resolving recent border tensions. Trump, who also signed the document as a witness, was joined by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the ceremony. The signing kicked off Trump’s multi-nation Asia tour, which includes visits to Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea. The trip’s most anticipated moment will be his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where discussions are expected to focus on ending the U.S.-China trade war. Trump also hinted at a possible meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un — their first since 2019. In Japan, he will meet new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi before heading to Busan for the APEC summit and talks with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung.

Cambodia has accused Thailand of playing “eerie, ghostly sounds” along border areas, calling it a form of psychological warfare. The Cambodian Human Rights Commission reported that loudspeaker broadcasts of ghostly wails and airplane engine noises are disturbing villagers’ sleep, causing anxiety, and creating physical discomfort. Former Prime Minister Hun Sen said the commission has lodged a complaint with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk. Thailand has yet to comment. The tensions follow a ceasefire agreement mediated by Malaysia last July. Thailand, in turn, accused Cambodia of laying new landmines along the border, though Cambodia denied the claims, saying Thai soldiers were injured by old landmines from its civil war. The allegations have reignited cross-border disputes and brought the matter to international attention.

Thailand’s parliament has elected Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul as the country’s new prime minister, succeeding ousted Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Backed by the liberal People’s Party, Anutin defeated Pheu Thai’s Chaikasem Nitisiri with over 247 votes, securing a parliamentary majority. He pledged to call general elections within four months, a move that helped win smaller parties’ support. Paetongtarn, Thailand’s youngest-ever premier, was dismissed last month after a court ruled she prioritized personal interests in a leaked call with Hun Sen.

Thailand’s Constitutional Court has removed Prime Minister Pettongtan Shinawatra from office following the leak of a phone call with former Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen. In the recording, Pettongtan criticized her own military and assured Hun Sen of her support, sparking public outrage and nationalist backlash. She had assumed office in August 2024 as Thailand’s youngest prime minister. Lawmakers may now form a new government or call fresh elections if consensus is not reached.

The Thai military has accused Cambodia of violating the ceasefire agreement just hours after it took effect, alleging multiple armed attacks on Thai territory. Cambodia denies these claims. Both nations agreed to an indefinite, unconditional ceasefire after peace talks in Malaysia aimed at ending clashes over a disputed border temple area. Despite tensions, scheduled meetings between commanders are underway. The conflict has caused 38 deaths and displaced nearly 300,000 people. International leaders urge full compliance and peaceful resolution.

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire to end their five-day border conflict. The ceasefire will take effect from midnight Monday local time, following a meeting in Kuala Lumpur. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet called the agreement a step toward restoring normal relations. The talks involved mediation by Malaysia, with the support of the US and China. Earlier, US President Trump urged both leaders to reach a swift ceasefire.

The border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia has intensified into its second day with heavy gunfire from both sides. Thailand has declined third-party mediation offers, insisting the crisis must be resolved through bilateral talks only. The clashes, the most severe in a decade, have killed at least 16 people, mostly Thai civilians. Despite international concern and mediation proposals from the US, China, and Malaysia, Thailand maintains that external involvement is unnecessary. Cambodia condemned Thailand’s recent airstrike as reckless aggression.

Thailand has imposed martial law in eight border provinces following two days of deadly clashes with Cambodia that have killed at least 16 Thais and displaced over 138,000 people. Fighting involving tanks, artillery, and airstrikes has erupted, with both sides blaming each other. Cambodia reported civilian casualties as well. Thailand has expressed readiness for talks, but no response has come from Phnom Penh. The UN Security Council has called an emergency meeting amid fears of escalation and economic fallout in the tourism-dependent region.

A longstanding border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia has erupted into deadly violence. Thai F-16 fighter jets carried out airstrikes targeting Cambodian positions, killing nine civilians and injuring at least 14 in Thailand. Both countries are blaming each other for the aggression. As a result, nearly 40,000 residents from the border areas have been evacuated. Diplomatic relations have deteriorated, with both nations imposing trade and diplomatic restrictions. Analysts warn the conflict may escalate further unless de-escalation steps are taken immediately.

Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has been appointed acting Prime Minister for just one day after Petongtarn Shinawatra was suspended by the Constitutional Court. The suspension followed a leaked phone call with Cambodian leader Hun Sen, raising concerns over ethical breaches. Suriya began his brief tenure by attending a ceremony marking the 93rd anniversary of the Prime Minister’s Office. He will transfer power to Phumtham Wechayachai on Thursday following a cabinet reshuffle. Suriya made no public comments, calling only the power handover his priority.

Thousands gathered in Bangkok demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Pita Tangtarn Sinawatra after a leaked phone conversation revealed controversial remarks about Cambodia and the Thai military. The scandal led to a key coalition party withdrawing support, weakening the government’s majority. Protesters, including many senior citizens and former Yellow Shirt activists, accused the PM of betraying national sovereignty. The political divide between pro-Thaksin Red Shirts and monarchy-backed Yellow Shirts deepens amid growing unrest.

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, with tremors felt in neighboring Bangladesh and Thailand. While Bangladesh reported no significant damage, a high-rise under construction collapsed in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district, trapping 43 construction workers. The quake caused cracks in roads and debris to fall from buildings. Myanmar’s Fire Services Department stated, “We have begun investigations in Yangon to assess casualties and damage, but no official reports are available yet.”