Cambodia accuses Thailand of bombing hours after Trump’s ceasefire claim

Banteay Meanchey: Cambodia reported on Saturday that Thailand kept bombing its territory hours after US President Donald Trump claimed the neighbouring countries had consented to end hostilities.

The most recent skirmishes between the Southeast Asian nations, rooted in a protracted disagreement over the colonial-era boundary along their 800-kilometre (500-mile) border, have forced around half a million people from their homes on both sides.

Each nation has accused the other of sparking the renewed fighting.

"On December 13, 2025, the Thai military used two F-16 fighter jets to drop seven bombs" on a number of targets, the Cambodian defence ministry stated in an X post.

"Thai military aircraft have not stopped bombing yet," it added.

This followed US President Donald Trump's Friday assertion that Thailand and Cambodia had pledged to cease combat along their contested frontier, where at least 20 people have died this week.

"I had a very good conversation this morning with the Prime Minister of Thailand, Anutin Charnvirakul, and the Prime Minister of Cambodia, Hun Manet, concerning the very unfortunate reawakening of their long-running War," Trump posted on his Truth Social platform.

"They have agreed to CEASE all shooting effective this evening, and go back to the original Peace Accord made with me, and them, with the help of the Great Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim," he said, referring to a deal made in July.

"Both Countries are ready for PEACE and continued Trade with the United States of America," Trump noted, thanking Anwar for his assistance.

Anutin had stated earlier, post his discussion with Trump: "It needs to be announced to the world that Cambodia is going to comply with the ceasefire."

"The one who violated the agreement needs to fix (the situation) -- not the one that got violated," Anutin remarked, adding that the call with Trump "went well".

The United States, China, and Malaysia—as ASEAN chair—mediated a truce in July following an initial five-day burst of violence.

'Peaceful means'

In October, Trump endorsed a subsequent joint statement from Thailand and Cambodia, highlighting fresh trade agreements after they extended their ceasefire.

Thailand halted the pact the next month after landmines injured its troops near the border.

"Cambodia has always been adhering to peaceful means for dispute resolutions," Hun Manet posted on Facebook Saturday following his Trump call.

He mentioned proposing that the US and Malaysia leverage their intelligence resources "to verify which side opened fire first" on December 7.

Anutin indicated no indications that Trump would tie additional trade discussions to the border row, but assured Thailand would secure "better benefits than other countries".

Anutin dissolved Thailand's parliament on Friday after three months in power, setting the stage for elections early next year.

With inputs from AFP