Trump confirms peace treaty signing between Thailand, Cambodia
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Trump to oversee Thailand-Cambodia peace treaty signing in Malaysia following months-long border conflict
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President Donald Trump speaks with reporters as the White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt listens aboard Air Force One at Al Ubeid Air Base in Doha, Qatar on October 25, 2025. (AP)
US President Donald Trump has announced that the signing of a peace treaty between Thailand and Cambodia will take place in his presence upon his arrival in Malaysia, as part of an effort to formalize the resolution of the recent border conflict between the two Southeast Asian nations.
Thailand and Cambodia are preparing an emergency session of their Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) in an effort to prevent a renewed outbreak of violence along their disputed frontier, following one of the bloodiest border flare-ups in over a decade.
Thai Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nikondet Phalangkun announced Sunday that the meeting will prioritize joint demining operations and the construction of fencing along sections of the border where demarcation has already been mutually agreed.
"The Joint Boundary Commission is a bilateral mechanism between Thailand and Cambodia, and its meetings are held regularly. However, this time the situation is taking on particular urgency," Phalangkun told reporters in Bangkok.
Trump to attend peace deal signing in Malaysia
"I am on my way to Malaysia, where I will sign the great Peace Deal, which I proudly brokered between Cambodia and Thailand. Sadly, the Queen Mother of Thailand [Sirikit] has just passed away. I send my condolences to the Great People of Thailand. I will be seeing their wonderful Prime Minister [Anutin Charnvirakul] when we land. In order to accommodate everyone for this major event, we will be signing the Peace Deal immediately upon arrival," Trump wrote on Truth Social.
The signing ceremony is expected to take place immediately after Trump's arrival in Malaysia on Sunday at 10 a.m. local time (02:00 GMT), where he is scheduled to participate in the ASEAN summit as a guest of honor. His agenda also includes a meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and the conclusion of a trade agreement.
Thai PM delays visit after Queen mother's passing
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has postponed his departure for Malaysia due to the death of Queen Mother Sirikit, the widow of late King Bhumibol (Rama IX) and mother of the current monarch, King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X). She passed away in Bangkok at the age of 93 on Friday.
Despite the national mourning, a Thai Foreign Ministry spokesperson confirmed that Charnvirakul is still expected to travel to Malaysia late Saturday or early Sunday to co-sign the ceasefire declaration with Cambodia.
The peace treaty comes in the aftermath of an armed conflict that erupted on July 24 due to a long-standing border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia. The brief but intense clashes included exchanges of artillery and airstrikes, resulting in casualties on both sides, including civilians.
On August 4, both countries announced an immediate ceasefire, followed by a formal agreement outlining its implementation. The upcoming treaty in Malaysia is set to be the final step in sealing the resolution.
