Thailand releases Cambodian soldiers as ceasefire holds

In December 2025, Thailand released 18 Cambodian soldiers who had been detained since July. This action occurred three days after Thailand and Cambodia agreed to a renewed ceasefire. The ceasefire aimed to end weeks of deadly border clashes between the two countries. The release of the soldiers signals a positive step following the agreement. The location of the initial detention and subsequent release was within the context of the Thailand-Cambodia border conflict. The release was likely intended to de-escalate tensions and uphold the newly established ceasefire.