On December 28, in the Thai province of Chanthaburi, a bilateral meeting was held between the Defense Ministers of Thailand and Cambodia. The leaders signed a ceasefire agreement aimed at reducing tensions along the border region. According to Thai Defense Minister Natthapon Nakpanich, both countries will maintain their troop deployments without making new movements, patrols, or advances toward each other's positions. The ceasefire will be considered effective only when hostilities on the ground cease completely, and it will be monitored for an initial 72‑hour period.
During that time, provided stability is maintained, displaced civilians will be allowed to return safely and 18 Cambodian soldiers captured will be released in accordance with international norms. Cambodian Defense Minister Tea Seiha confirmed that the release of the detained personnel will take place once the 72‑hour effective ceasefire period has elapsed.
Both governments agreed to reactivate the Joint Border Commission work as soon as possible, with the aim of resuming surveying and border demarcation tasks based on current agreements, as part of an effort to achieve lasting peace throughout the frontier area.
"The ceasefire will only be considered effective when hostilities on the ground cease completely."
"The return of detained personnel will occur once the 72‑hour effective ceasefire period has ended."
