Thailand and Cambodia ceasefire holds
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A ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia held and military commanders from both sides met to discuss measures to maintain the truce, as some residents along the disputed frontier trickled back home after five days of intense fighting.
Cambodia has previously denied breaking the truce. BANGKOK: Thailand accused Cambodia on Wednesday (Jul 30) of a "flagrant violation" of their truce deal to end cross-border fighting, saying Cambodian troops launched an overnight attack on the frontier.
The number of foreign visitors to Bali has increased by 10–15% following the escalation of border tensions between Cambodia and Thailand since July 24.
Both countries' foreign ministers agreed that no other country should be involved in the issue, Mohamad Hasan said.
Thailand and Cambodia exchanged heavy artillery fire for a second day on Friday as border fighting intensified and spread, while Cambodia's leader said Thailand had agreed to a Malaysian ceasefire proposal but then backed down.
A major escalation in fighting between Thailand and Cambodia prompted mass evacuations from border areas Friday.
Acting Thai Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai accused Cambodia of laying new landmines in the disputed area, resulting in an injury to a Thai soldier.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he had instructed his trade team to resume negotiations on trade with Thailand and Cambodia after the two nations agreed to a ceasefire. "Just spoke to the Acting Prime Minister of Thailand and Prime Minister of Cambodia,