Thailand announced the postponement of releasing 18 Cambodian prisoners, citing Phnom Penh's violation of a ceasefire agreement by deploying drones to infringe upon its territory.
Prime Minister Hun Manet stated Cambodia agreed to a ceasefire with Thailand to protect its people from the suffering of conflict, not as a concession of territory.
Many residents in the border regions of cambodia and thailand are still staying in evacuation centers, not yet daring to return home due to fears that fighting may not have fully ended.
Vietnam has welcomed Cambodia and Thailand's signing of a joint statement, agreeing to a ceasefire and measures to de-escalate tensions along their shared border.
Cambodia's Ministry of National Defense today confirmed that Phnom Penh and Bangkok have signed an agreement to end hostilities and fully reinstate a ceasefire along their shared border.
Thai prime minister Anutin expressed hope for a ceasefire agreement with Cambodia after the upcoming meeting between the two countries' defense ministers on 27/12.
Thailand has reportedly rejected Cambodia's proposal to change the negotiation venue from the border province of Chanthaburi to Malaysia's capital, Kuala Lumpur.
