Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire starts, first 72 hours seen as critical test

A ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia began on December 27, 2025, after weeks of deadly border fighting. The agreement aims to halt artillery fire between the two countries. The initial 72 hours of the truce are considered a crucial test of its viability. Hundreds of thousands of displaced civilians are hoping the ceasefire will hold and allow them to return home. The conflict's cause was not specified in the article.