Countries: Cambodia, Thailand Source: World Vision Please refer to the attached file. Situation UpdatedBackgroundCambodia and Thailand have been locked in a decades-long disagreement over the jurisdiction of various non-demarcated areas along their shared land border, which stretches more than 800 kilometres (500 miles). The conflict escalated in May 2025, when a Cambodian soldier was killed in a brief exchange of gunfire with Thai soldiers at a disputed border area, prompting a diplomatic crisis and the reinforcement of military presence along the border by both sides. Cambodia submitted a request to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on June 15 to resolve its border dispute with Thailand. Tensions further heightened because of two incidents, on 16 and 23 July, in which Thai soldiers patrolling along the border were injured by landmines. Both sides accused each other of provocation, leading to increased military presence and further skirmishes along the border. The tension escalated to the most serious military confrontation on 24 July 2025.Latest DevelopmentsOn 28 July, a special meeting hosted by Malaysia brought together leaders from both countries with participation from the United States and China. Both leaders expressed willingness for an immediate ceasefire and return to normalcy. The meeting produced a joint understanding that included an immediate and unconditional ceasefire effective from 24:00 hours on 28 July 2025.As part of ongoing ceasefire monitoring efforts, the Ministry of National Defense is currently leading a delegation—including diplomats, foreign military attachés, and other stakeholders—to observe and assess the situation along the Cambodia–Thailand border.Looking ahead, Cambodia will collaborate closely with all relevant parties to establish a monitoring mechanism to verify and ensure the full, strict, and sustained implementation of the ceasefire agreement.