Thailand and Cambodia Sign Fragile Border Ceasefire Agreement
Thailand and Cambodia reached a new ceasefire agreement on April 17, 2026, to halt weeks of intense border fighting near the Preah Vihear region. The conflict has reportedly killed 101 people and displaced over 500,000 in recent months. The agreement, facilitated by Chinese mediation and U.S. tariff threats, includes the deployment of an ASEAN observer team and the release of 18 Thai soldiers. Tensions remain acute as both nations continue to prioritize sovereignty over disputed historical border territories.