The president suggests that the U.S. is ready to impose heavy tariffs on both countries if border clashes continue.
Military clash between Thailand, Cambodia escalates at border
Cambodia and Thailand forces fought each other for the third day over contested territory as the death toll rose to at least 32 as both sought a cease-fire.
Trump calls on Thailand and Cambodia to stop fighting
Donald Trump said on Saturday he had held talks with the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand, as the two countries sought an “immediate ceasefire” following border clashes.
Trump says he is seeking a ceasefire between Thailand, Cambodia
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he was calling the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand to press for a ceasefire as fighting along the border continued into a third day.
Trump says Thailand and Cambodia agree to hold immediate ceasefire talks
By Shoon Naing, Artorn Pookasook and Susan Heavey SISAKET, Thailand/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand had agreed to meet immediately to quickly work out a ceasefire,
US Ally Thailand Warns of War With Chinese-Backed Neighbor
Thailand is a major non-NATO ally of the U.S., while Cambodia is one of China’s closest regional allies. The two countries began fighting after a recent dispute over landmines erupted into exchanges of fire on Thursday, July 24, with each side accusing the other of initiating the current hostilities.
Cambodia calls for immediate ceasefire with Thailand
Cambodia has called for an “immediate” ceasefire with Thailand, after two days of cross-border fighting between the two South East Asian neighbours. Cambodia’s ambassador to the UN, Chhea Keo, said his country asked for a truce “unconditionally”, adding that Phnom Penh also wanted a “peaceful solution of the dispute”.
Thailand says it agrees in principle with Malaysian ceasefire proposal
Thailand’s foreign ministry said on Friday it agrees in principle with a Malaysian proposal for a ceasefire between Thai and Cambodian forces and will consider the plan, but that it must be based on “appropriate on-the-ground conditions”.
Thailand, Cambodia exchange heavy artillery as fighting expands for second day
Thailand and Cambodia exchanged heavy artillery fire for a second day on Friday as their worst fighting in over a decade intensified and spread to new areas.
Tens of thousands flee their homes as Thailand and Cambodia clash
Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia over disputed border areas has entered a second day, leaving at least 15 dead and displacing more than 60,000 people.