Will the current ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia remain in effect as of March 31, 2026?
Started
Feb 09, 2026 05:55PM UTC
Closing Apr 01, 2026 04:01AM UTC
Closing Apr 01, 2026 04:01AM UTC
Context:
For decades, Thailand and Cambodia have been engaged in a contentious, occasionally violent border dispute. The disagreement, rooted in ambiguous colonial-era boundaries, centers on several small territories containing ancient temple complexes.
Tensions between the two countries escalated in July 2025, when a Thai soldier was injured by a landmine. After a series of small skirmishes, the conflict erupted into full- scale fighting, resulting in the deaths of dozens of soldiers and the displacement of thousands of civilians. These clashes came to an end by July 28, when the two sides agreed to a formal ceasefire.
Despite the agreement, sporadic violence continued throughout 2025, culminating in the signing of a comprehensive peace agreement witnessed by U.S. President Donald Trump in October. This agreement collapsed in early December following another landmine incident, resulting in renewed hostilities. A new ceasefire was signed on December 27. In the weeks since, however, both sides have accused each other of ceasefire violations, potentially threatening the stability of the current agreement.
Resolution Criteria:
This question will resolve positively if a major news outlet reports that the current ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia remains in force as of March 31, 2026. The agreement will be considered broken if one or both countries commits physical violence targeting the other’s military or civilian populations.
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