BORDER clashes between Thailand and Cambodia have intensified for a fifth consecutive day, prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to intervene in an effort to restore a fragile ceasefire.
Reuter reported today that Thailand’s caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced on Friday that he was scheduled to speak with Trump later in the day to address the escalating violence.
Anutin told reporters the call was set for around 2120 local time (1420 GMT).
“Trump is keen to intervene again to stop the fighting and salvage a ceasefire he brokered earlier this year,” he said, noting the U.S. president’s commitment to contact the leaders of both nations for a third consecutive day.
Speaking at the Congressional Ball on Thursday, Trump emphasised his track record as a global peacemaker, citing previous interventions in international conflicts.
“We've solved eight wars. Think of it. Eight wars have been solved, although Thailand and Cambodia, I think we are going to have to make a couple of phone calls… but we'll get that one back on track,” Trump stated confidently.
The latest clashes have erupted across multiple points along the 817-kilometre (508-mile) border, marking some of the fiercest fighting since a five-day confrontation in July, which was halted after Trump’s direct calls to both governments.
Heavy artillery and rocket exchanges have resulted in at least 20 deaths and more than 200 injuries, with hundreds of thousands of residents displaced amid the ongoing hostilities.
International observers have expressed concern over the humanitarian impact, as both militaries continue to engage in intense combat while diplomatic efforts are underway to prevent further escalation.
This renewed intervention underscores the fragile nature of peace in the region and the urgent need for coordinated diplomacy to prevent further loss of life. - December 12, 2025
