‘Flagrant Violation’: Thailand Accuses Cambodia Of Breaking Newly Brokered Truce

Last Updated:July 30, 2025, 09:04 IST

Thai foreign ministry says Cambodian troops launched overnight grenade and small arms assault just hours after ceasefire, showing ‘apparent lack of good faith’

Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia flared into deadly violence. (AP file photo )

Thailand on Wednesday accused Cambodia of breaching the newly brokered truce, saying its troops in Sisaket province came under attack overnight in an assault involving small arms and grenades.

“This represents a flagrant violation of the ceasefire agreement," Thailand’s foreign ministry said in a statement, adding that the attack continued into Wednesday morning. “Such act of aggression constitutes once again a clear violation of the ceasefire agreement by Cambodian forces and their apparent lack of good faith."

The offensive reportedly continued into Wednesday morning, just hours after both sides agreed to a ceasefire starting Tuesday, following five days of intense clashes.

Thailand Says It Responded Calmly, Border Conditions Now Stable

Despite the overnight incident, Thai government spokesman Jirayu Huangsab said in a statement that “the Thai side maintained control of the situation" and “general conditions along the border are reported to be normal" from 8 am local time.

An AFP journalist on the Cambodian side, who had been hearing a steady drumbeat of artillery since last Thursday, reported no blasts between the start of the truce and Wednesday morning.

Ceasefire Announced After Five Days Of Heavy Fighting

The ceasefire, announced on Tuesday after five days of intense border clashes, followed talks between Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thailand’s Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai. The truce was reportedly unconditional and aimed to halt the violence that had already killed at least 43 people on both sides and displaced more than 300,000.

The agreement was backed by regional and international diplomacy, with Malaysian Premier Anwar Ibrahim playing a key mediating role. US President Donald Trump also claimed credit for helping bring about the ceasefire.

Initial Claims From Both Sides Denied Any Breach

On Tuesday, a spokesperson from the Thai military said its army had held discussions with Cambodian counterparts. Phumtham also said that “there is no escalation," while Cambodia’s defence ministry spokeswoman Maly Socheata maintained that there had been “no armed clashes against each other in any regions."

Decades-Old Temple Row Behind Renewed Violence

The ongoing conflict stems from a long-standing territorial dispute that worsened in 2008 when Cambodia attempted to register an 11th-century temple in the disputed zone as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, sparking sharp protests from Thailand. Since then, clashes have occurred sporadically, claiming lives on both sides.

Tensions reached a new low in May, with both countries imposing border restrictions. Cambodia banned Thai imports, including fruits, vegetables, electricity, and internet services. Both sides have also increased troop deployments along the 800-kilometre frontier in recent weeks.

The recent flare-up, which began last Thursday, involved jets, rockets, and heavy artillery fire.

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