President Trump said he had intervened to help stop the deadly strife, now in its third day, after it extended to provinces about 200 miles south of where clashes began.

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.

Thailand had initially rejected the offer of a third party mediation but changed its tune following Trump's tariff threat. "Cambodia fully supports the initiative from the U.S., particularly President Donald Trump,