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”.