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Thailand, Cambodia Agree to Cease-Fire
At least 38 people have been killed in fighting linked to a century-old dispute over the countries’ shared border.
At Trump’s Urging, Thailand and Cambodia to Meet for Cease-Fire Talks
After calls by President Trump, the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand are set to meet in Malaysia on Monday to discuss a halt to the fighting.
Thailand accuses Cambodia of violating hours-old cease-fire
Thailand said Tuesday that Cambodia violated their hours-old cease-fire that ended days of fighting between the neighbors over their disputed border.
Thailand and Cambodia Consider Cease-Fire After Calls With Trump on Border Clashes
Thailand’s Foreign Ministry confirmed Trump’s call with acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai. “However, Thailand would like to see sincere intention from the Cambodian side,” it said. The ministry reiterated its call for bilateral talks between the two sides.
Thai Soldiers Injured by Landmine Near Cambodia Amid Fragile Ceasefire
BANGKOK (Reuters) -Three Thai soldiers were injured by a landmine while patrolling the border with Cambodia, the Thai army said in a statement on Saturday, days after the two neighbours agreed to a detailed ceasefire following a violent five-day conflict last month.
Thailand, Cambodia agree to cease-fire to end fighting over border
July 28 (UPI) -- Cambodia and Thailand reached a cease-fire agreement to end fighting over their disputed border after meeting for negotiations in Malaysia on Monday.
Cambodian monks honor dead soldiers and pray for peace following ceasefire talks with Thailand
Hundreds of Buddhist monks in Cambodia on Friday held a religious ceremony to honor soldiers killed in recent border clashes with Thai forces, and to pray for peace.
Hundreds of Buddhist Monks in Cambodia Gather to Praise Ceasefire With Thailand and Mourn the Dead
Hundreds of Buddhist monks in Cambodia have held a religious ceremony to honor soldiers killed in recent border clashes with Thai forces and to pray for peace
Cambodia and Thailand finally work out plan to uphold fragile ceasefire
Cambodia and Thailand finally reached an agreement on Thursday to maintain a ceasefire and let neutral observers monitor the fragile truce despite the unresolved issue of captured soldiers. The decision came after four days of marathon talks concluded in Kuala Lumpur,
Thailand and Cambodia agree to extend peace pact
Thailand and Cambodia agreed on Thursday to extend a shaky ceasefire deal that followed five days of deadly hostilities along their border last month.

2 Malaysian tourists set on fire in Bangkok by ‘frustrated, jobless’ suspect

The suspect allegedly poured thinner on the tourists sitting in front of the Big C shopping centre, and set them alight after ...

2 Malaysians set on fire in Bangkok

The suspect, reportedly a former boxer, came up from behind and poured thinner onto the pair. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Two Malaysian tourists set on fire in downtown Bangkok; suspect in custody

The two Malaysian victims were reportedly sitting on the steps of Big C shopping centre on Ratchadamri Road when a man poured ...

Thailand and Cambodia exchange fire for second day as death toll rises to 16

Thailand and Cambodia continued fighting for the second day on Friday as the escalating border conflict threatened to spiral into an all-out war between the Southeast Asian nations. At such a critical ...

Thailand and Cambodia Exchange Heavy Artillery Fire as Border Battle Expands

BANGKOK (Reuters) -Clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops took place along their border for a second day early on Friday, with Cambodia using heavy weapons including artillery and rockets, Thailand ...

Cambodia to nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize for role in ending country’s conflict with Thailand

Cambodia will nominate President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize after he helped the country reach a cease-fire ...