Nguyen The Tam, 26, staged his own kidnapping to extort 180 million VND from his mother due to mounting debt.

Cambodia plans to nominate President Trump for the Nobel peace prize after he facilitated a ceasefire agreement between Phnom Penh and Bangkok.

The Thai military repatriated two Cambodian soldiers through a border crossing, but has not yet released 15 other captured personnel.

Cambodia and Thailand express relief at significant tariff reductions, while Australia and New Zealand seek further negotiations for lower rates.

The Thai military says it has accomplished 99% of its objectives in the conflict with Cambodia, but has not yet secured the area surrounding a disputed temple.

A call from Donald Trump reportedly led Thailand to change its stance and agree to negotiations with Cambodia, mediated by Malaysia.

Many Cambodians have taken to social media to thank former President Trump for his role in facilitating a ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand.

Prime minister Pham Minh Chinh has expressed Vietnam's willingness to participate in an ASEAN-led mechanism to ensure the ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand.

The United Nations has called on Cambodia and Thailand to adhere to the ceasefire agreement and swiftly take necessary steps towards peacebuilding.

The ceasefire helps Cambodia and Thailand freeze the conflict, but it is only the first step for the two countries to find a way to resolve the thorny border dispute.

Thailand has warned of "decisive action" if attacks continue along its border with Cambodia, while Cambodia maintains it is adhering to a ceasefire.

National assembly chair Tran Thanh Man met with his Cambodian counterpart, expressing his hope that Phnom Penh and Bangkok would peacefully resolve their disputes.

Thai officials have accused Cambodian soldiers of violating a ceasefire agreement by attacking with small arms and grenades, a claim Phnom Penh denies.

The Malaysian Armed Forces will deploy two observer teams to Cambodia and Thailand to oversee the implementation of the ceasefire agreement.