The White House on Monday reiterated President Donald Trump’s commitment to halting violence along the Thai-Cambodian border, calling on both governments to honor their obligations and cease fighting.
A senior official stated, “President Trump is committed to the continued cessation of violence and expects the governments of Cambodia and Thailand to fully honor their commitments to end this conflict.” In response to the escalating tension, the U.S. Embassy in Thailand has also urged American citizens to avoid travel near the border region until further notice.
Clashes flared again early Monday after Thai officials reported that Cambodian forces had shelled Thai territory, resulting in the death of a Thai soldier. In what it described as a retaliatory measure to defend its sovereignty, Thailand launched airstrikes, targeting Cambodian military positions. The incident brought casualties on both sides, with Thai reports citing the deaths of one military personnel and Cambodian authorities stating four civilians had been killed.
Following the escalation, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said Thailand was vigilantly monitoring the situation and had commanded security agencies to coordinate at full capacity to protect the public and safeguard national sovereignty. He emphasized Thailand’s determination to defend its territory within the bounds of international law, reiterating the nation’s legitimate right to self-defense. The Prime Minister stressed that Thailand did not seek violence or provoke the conflict, adding that any action would be taken with caution and in accordance with principles of peace, security, and humanitarianism.
