Fighting with Cambodia was to last until the morning of July 29, despite the fact that from the north there was an unconditional suspension of weapons. Negotiations took place as a result of calls for the international community, including the USA. Observers from China and the United States participated in the talks.
The new war ignites Asia
A spokesman for the Thailand Army emphasized that Cambodia “deliberately violated the agreement and deliberately undermined mutual trust”, so Thailand was forced to take appropriate retaliation under its legal right to self -defense.
The last clash broke out after July 23 Thailand dismissed its ambassador in Cambodia and announced the expulsion of the Cambodia ambassador in Bangkok.
Earlier, a Thai soldier lost his leg, falling on a face, which according to Bangkok was recently installed in the disputed area.
On July 24, there was an escalation of clashes between Thailand and Cambodia on the border, which is the reason for the dispute that has been lasting over 100 years. The next day, Thailand and Cambodia mentioned the intensive artillery fire, despite appeals from the region and the world for immediate suspension of weapons. At least 33 people were killed as a result of the escalation of the border conflict. The total number of refugees on both sides is estimated at up to about 300 thousand. people.
In connection with the escalation of the border conflict with Cambodia, Thailand on Friday evening, July 25, introduced martial law in eight districts of the province of the trail and chanthaburi.
After the mediation of US President Donald Trump on July 27, Thailand and Cambodia announced their readiness to start negotiations on the end of the border conflict. On July 28, in the capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, talks between representatives of Thailand and Cambodia, aimed at stopping clashes.
On the same day, US President Donald Trump stated that he managed to reach an agreement on the suspension of weapons between Thailand and Cambodia. The agreement, however, according to the Thailand Army spokesman, turned out to be impermanent.
