Trump Steps In Again as Thailand–Cambodia Truce Falters

US President Donald Trump has intervened once more in the Thailand–Cambodia conflict as new clashes threaten to derail the peace agreement he helped broker. The White House confirmed on Friday that Trump held urgent phone calls with leaders of both nations.
The truce, signed on October 26 during Trump’s Asia visit, had been showcased by the president as a diplomatic win. But hopes of stability faded when Thailand suspended the agreement following a landmine blast that injured its troops. Tensions flared again midweek as both sides accused each other of fresh cross-border fire.
During the calls, Trump urged both governments to stick to the peace framework and avoid further military escalation. Cambodian officials reported that one civilian had been killed in the latest round of fighting, adding urgency to the US-led mediation efforts.
Malaysia, which has long served as the key negotiator in the conflict, was also involved in the discussions. Trump co-signed the ceasefire agreement in Kuala Lumpur alongside both countries, marking Malaysia’s central role in the process.
The two nations’ dispute stems from unresolved border demarcations dating back over 100 years. The summer’s intense fighting — which killed 43 people and displaced roughly 300,000 — highlighted how quickly unrest can reignite without sustained diplomatic pressure.