The cease-fire went into effect at midnight Monday, halting fighting that began Thursday, which caused the deaths of more than 30 people and the displacement of hundreds of thousands.
In a statement Tuesday, Thailand accused Cambodian forces of deliberately violating the cease-fire agreement by attacking several areas within Thai territory. The attacks consisted of weapon fire, which the Royal Thai Army said it responded to in defense.
"It is deeply regrettable that at the designated time, the Thai side continued to detect that the Cambodian side had used weapons to attack Thai territory at multiple points, which constitutes a deliberate violation of the agreement with the intention of destroying the system of mutual trust," the Royal Thai army said in a statement.
"The Royal Thai Army therefore condemns such actions, and the Thai side finds it necessary to implement appropriate retaliatory measures under the legitimate right of self-defense."
Cambodia's military has rejected the accusation, saying it has "strictly adhered to the orders and agreements under the cease-fire."
"Cambodia has made a clear and firm commitment to respecting and implementing the terms of the Joint Cease-fire Declaration between the Cambodian and Thai armed forces," a spokesperson for Cambodia's Ministry of Defense said in a statement.
The two neighbors have been battling for decades over their disputed border, but tensions spiked earlier this month when five Thai soldiers were injured, including one who lost a leg, due to a landmine within the Thai-Cambodian border region.
Fighting erupted Thursday, with each side blaming the other for firing first.
However, a cease-fire was reached Monday during a meeting in Malaysia that was brokered by the United States with China in attendance.
Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai of Thailand said in a statement that they have lodged a formal protest over Cambodia's alleged violation of the cease-fire agreement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the United States and China "to make it clear that cease-fire violations stem from Cambodia's lack of honesty and sincerity."
"At present, the government has ordered all branches of the military to remain fully deployed in order to uphold Thailand's sovereignty and protect the safety of the people," he said. "Thailand will not allow any infringement on its sovereignty under any circumstances."
Despite the alleged violation, regional military commanders from both sides held discussions to explore ways to resolve the conflict.
Cambodia, Thailand to meet Monday for cease-fire talks
Washington DC (UPI) Jul 28, 2025 -
Cambodia and Thailand are meeting Monday in Malaysia for talks to end days of deadly fighting over their disputed border.
The meeting comes as fighting continues between the Asian neighbors and after U.S. President Donald Trump announced over the weekend that they had agreed to "immediately meet and quickly work out a Ceasefire and, ultimately, PEACE."
Prime Minister Hun Manet of Cambodia and acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai both confirmed their separate Saturday night conversations with the American leader.
Manet confirmed in a statement that he will lead the Cambodian delegation to Kuala Lumpur, where the meeting will be held.
"The purpose of the meeting is to reach an immediate cease-fire, which the prime ministers of both countries, Cambodia and Thailand, agreed on following the initial idea of President Donald Trump last night," he said in a statement.
He added that China will be participating.
Meanwhile, Wechayachai has raised concerns over Cambodia's willingness to achieve a cease-fire.
"Thailand agrees in principle to have a cease-fire in place. However, Thailand would like to see sincere intention from the Cambodian side," he said in a statement.
Thailand's Foreign Affairs Ministry reiterated its stance on Sunday.
"Cambodia must demonstrate sincerity and good faith in resolving the issue," it said in a statement. "Thailand stands ready to engage in dialogue to bring forth measures and procedures for the cease-fire and the eventual peaceful resolution of the conflict."
It pointed to Cambodian forces continuing to launch attacks into Thailand as evidence that "clearly reflects that Cambodia still lacks the sincerity to end hostilities."
"More importantly, they are still neglecting basic humanitarian principles by their indiscriminate attacks."
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed late Sunday that his staff was "on the ground in Malaysia to assist in the peace efforts."
"We want this conflict to end as soon as possible," he said in a statement on X, referring to himself and the American president.
The fighting began Thursday, with each side blaming the other for renewing a decades-old conflict over their disputed border.
Thailand has said that at least 14 civilians have been killed, and that it has returned the bodies of 12 slain Cambodians to their native country. Reports state at least 34 people have been killed in the fighting.
According to a Monday statement from the Cambodian Ministry of Defense, more than 134,707 people have been displaced by the fighting and nearly 400,000 Cambodian workers in Thailand have returned to their native country in the past five days.
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