US helps Thailand, Cambodia agree to ceasefire after border clash

Thailand agreed in principle to enter a ceasefire with Cambodia following a call between US President Donald Trump and Thai acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.

The Southeast Asian neighbors exchanged heavy artillery fire for three consecutive days, resulting in at least 33 deaths and displacing more than 150,000 people from their homes.

Phumtham thanked Trump for his concern about the conflict, urging him to convey Thailand's desire for immediate talks with Cambodia to outline mechanisms for a ceasefire and eventual peaceful resolution.

Cambodia reported 13 confirmed deaths including eight civilians and five soldiers, while Thailand reported 20 fatalities, surpassing the casualty count from the previous conflict in 2008-2011.

The United Nations Security Council called for an immediate ceasefire and urged both sides to hold talks to find a lasting solution to the dispute.

Both nations accused each other of undermining armistice efforts; Thailand requested that Trump convey its desire for sincere intention from Cambodia regarding the ceasefire.