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Hun Manet Urges Thailand to Resume Tense Border Talks

4/12/2026

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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet urges Thailand to resume border talks, calling for sincerity and quick action.
The appeal follows deadly clashes in 2025 that caused significant casualties and displacement.
Thailand's Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow says Cambodia may request negotiations, but Thailand is not yet prepared to engage.
The border dispute, rooted in colonial history, remains tense despite a December ceasefire; Cambodia accuses Thai forces of violating the truce.

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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet urges Thailand to resume border talks, calling for sincerity and quick action.
The appeal follows deadly clashes in 2025 that caused significant casualties and displacement.
Thailand's Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow says Cambodia may request negotiations, but Thailand is not yet prepared to engage.
The border dispute, rooted in colonial history, remains tense despite a December ceasefire; Cambodia accuses Thai forces of violating the truce.