BANGKOK — The Thai military has condemned Cambodia for allegedly breaching the newly implemented ceasefire agreement, accusing its neighbor of opening fire on multiple border positions just hours after the truce took effect at midnight Tuesday.

Thailand and Cambodia Declare Ceasefire After Five Days of Deadly Border Clashes

Ceasefire Broken Within Hours

Army spokesman Maj. Gen. Winthai Suvaree stated that Cambodian forces targeted Thai territory in at least five locations—including Chong An Ma, Chong Bok, and the contentious Prasat Ta Kwai temple area—in what he called a deliberate violation of the peace deal brokered Monday in Malaysia.

“This demonstrates Cambodia’s intention to undermine the agreement and destroy mutual trust,” Winthai said during a press briefing at army headquarters. “Thailand exercised its right to self-defense but remains fully committed to the ceasefire.”

Thailand did not make any accusations, but Cambodia was the one violating the ceasefire agreement. After 00:00, Cambodia continued to fire into the Thai border.@BBCNews#TruthFromThailand https://t.co/dVTFQIHsvb

— Kimmeemi (@khanunnang) July 29, 2025

Retaliation and Diplomatic Fallout

The Royal Thai Army confirmed it returned fire but emphasized its actions were strictly defensive. Winthai insisted Thai troops had “scrupulously observed” the ceasefire terms, halting all offensive operations at midnight as agreed.

Emergency Talks Scheduled

With tensions flaring anew, military commanders from both sides are set to meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Chong Chom border crossing in Surin province—a hastily arranged discussion following the collapse of an earlier planned dialogue.

Thai-Cambodian Border Clashes Continue as Leaders Prepare for Crucial Peace Talks

The clashes mark a dangerous escalation after Monday’s hard-won truce, which had aimed to end five days of fighting that killed 36 people and displaced nearly 300,000. Observers now fear the conflict could spiral further, with Thailand’s Foreign Ministry expected to issue a formal protest to Phnom Penh.

-Thailand News (TN)