# Cambodia Seeks Malaysia’s Mediation in Truce Talks with Thailand Amid Escalating Border Clashes

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/asean/273905-cambodia-seeks-malaysias-mediation-in-truce-talks-with-thailand-amid-escalating-border-clashes
- Published: 2025-12-23T13:23:24+07:00
- Author: Rithy Chey

**Cambodia requests Thailand hold ceasefire talks in Malaysia due to ongoing border
clashes causing casualties and displacement; negotiations face ongoing conflict 
despite planned discussions.**

### Cambodia Requests Neutral Venue for Ceasefire Negotiations

Cambodia has formally requested that Thailand hold peace talks in Malaysia, citing
ongoing security concerns caused by a two-week escalation of border clashes. In 
a letter seen by AFP, Cambodia’s Defence Ministry emphasized the need for a neutral
location due to the persistent fighting along their shared border, which has resulted
in significant casualties and displacement.

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The letter, sent by Defence Minister Tea Seiha to his Thai counterpart Nattaphon
Narkphanit, highlighted Malaysia’s role as host, noting its current position as 
Chair of ASEAN. The Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur, is seen as a secure and impartial
venue to facilitate peace negotiations amid ongoing hostilities.

### Existing Tensions and Scheduled Negotiations

Following the renewed violence, both Cambodia and Thailand have expressed intentions
to resolve the conflict through diplomatic means. Thailand’s Foreign Minister Sihasak
Phuangketkeow announced that talks are scheduled to take place in Thailand’s Chanthaburi
province, under the framework of an existing bilateral border committee.

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The discussions are set to follow a meeting in Kuala Lumpur between ASEAN representatives.
Sihasak also indicated that the negotiations would be held on Wednesday, reflecting
a coordinated effort to de-escalate tensions in the region. The diplomatic outreach
signifies both countries’ acknowledgment of the urgent need to halt the violence
and find a peaceful resolution.

### Escalating Violence and Humanitarian Impact

Despite the diplomatic efforts, hostilities have persisted, breaking a previously
agreed truce and causing heavy casualties. According to officials, at least 23 people
have died in Thailand and 21 in Cambodia since fighting resumed. The conflict has
displaced nearly 900,000 people from their homes, creating a severe humanitarian
crisis along the border. Cambodia reports that Thai forces launched air strikes 
on its territory, further intensifying the conflict. These ongoing clashes have 
undermined previous hope for peace and have heightened security concerns in the 
region, emphasizing the importance of timely diplomatic interventions to prevent
further escalation.

### Continued Fighting Despite Diplomatic Efforts

The situation remains precarious, with fighting reported even after the announcement
of upcoming peace talks. Cambodia’s Defence Ministry spokeswoman, Maly Socheata,
confirmed that fighting was still ongoing as of Tuesday morning, with reports of
Thai artillery shelling in the border city of Poipet. The continued violence underscores
the fragility of the current ceasefire and the challenges of achieving lasting peace
in the region. Both nations are aware that sustained dialogue is crucial, but unresolved
tensions and aggressive actions threaten to derail the diplomatic process, making
Malaysia’s role as a neutral mediator more vital than ever for fostering stability
along their contentious border.

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