# Fragile ceasefire holds at the Thai-Cambodia border

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/asean/cambodia/283357-fragile-ceasefire-holds-at-the-thai-cambodia-border
- Published: 2026-02-05T05:10:00+07:00
- Author: Thai Video News

**A ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia appears to be holding after weeks of
fighting over disputed border areas, which displaced a million people. Al Jazeera’s
Assed Baig visited a changing frontline, highlighting efforts toward peace. The 
conflict’s resolution is crucial for stability in the region.

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### The Battleground and Current State of the Conflict

Once the frontline between Cambodian and Thai forces, the area is now scarred by
war, with roads cratered by mortar fire, shrapnel, and spent bullet casings. Despite
being outnumbered and outgunned, Cambodian soldiers refused to abandon their positions,
leaving behind the physical remnants of weeks of fighting. As we crossed into no
man’s land, Thai troops are visible on the opposite side, with the Thai flag flying
on what remains Cambodian territory. Both militaries are adhering to a ceasefire
agreement, halting at their current positions without advancing or reinforcing their
holdings. However, uncertainty lingers about whether Thai forces will eventually
withdraw from Cambodian territory.

### Human Impact and Abandoned Communities

The region is eerily deserted, with villages abandoned and streets silent. Civilians
are too afraid to return, often only risking brief visits to assess damage, as homes
are riddled with shrapnel and explosions have deformed steel structures. Many families
previously protected themselves with bunkers but had to flee as fighting intensified,
sometimes abandoning pets in their hurried escape. Some young men have briefly returned
to make charcoal, but the danger, including unexploded ordinances scattered across
the area, remains a serious threat.

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### The Fragile Ceasefire and Opportunities for Peace

Although the ceasefire holds for now, the underlying causes of the conflict remain
unresolved, casting uncertainty over future peace prospects. The ongoing tension
prevents civilians from resettling, and the situation remains volatile. However,
the temporary halt to hostilities offers a glimmer of hope that, with continued 
calm, there is potential for lasting peace. As the guns remain silent, efforts related
to diplomacy and understanding are crucial to prevent the conflict from reigniting,
fostering a chance for stability in this disputed border region.

[source](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zg-Xtqi2qPE)