How a strategic hill decided the Thai-Cambodia ceasefire

In January 2026, a ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia is holding after fierce fighting in the previous year. The key to the ceasefire is Hill 350, a strategic high point on the border between the two countries. Thai forces claim to have secured the hill weeks prior to the ceasefire. The capture of Hill 350 was a major factor in achieving the agreement. Despite the ceasefire, tensions remain high in the area, and the border remains heavily fortified by both sides.