Thailand vows to keep fighting Cambodia, despite Trump’s ceasefire claim
Summary
Thailand's leader Anutin Charnvirakul vows to continue military operations against Cambodia despite US President Trump's claim of a ceasefire. Heavy clashes continue along the disputed border amid mutual accusations.
Key Points
- Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul insists on continuing military action against Cambodia despite claims of a ceasefire brokered by US President Donald Trump.
- Fighting escalated with heavy weapons exchange along the 817-km border since Monday, some of the worst since July clashes.
- Cambodia's premier Hun Manet calls for peaceful resolution and requests intelligence verification from the US and Malaysia on who fired first.
- Both sides accuse each other of laying landmines and initiating attacks; Thailand denies Trump's statement that a roadside bomb incident was accidental.
